
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL from $300 (41 Rentals)
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201 5th Ave

812 E 2nd St

Riverside Apartments and Townhomes

Roosevelt School Apartments

Pine View

MEADOWS OF LUKE RIDGE

Dixon River Apartments

Washington Senior Apartments

443 2nd Ave D

Kiwanis Manor Apartments

The Villas at Devils Glen

Avenues at East Moline

The Grove Apartments

Old Orchard Estates

1 N Van Buren Ave

767 11th Ave S

1016 N Maple St

414 4th Ave

712 N Brinton Ave

149 6th St

909 S State Ave

124 N Whistler Ave

3119 W Loras Dr

515 W Addison St
Sterling, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sterling Studio Apartments | $1,108 | $525 | $1,350 |
Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $570 | $1,565 |
Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,437 | $650 | $2,650 |
Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $757 | $3,000 |
Sterling 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,713 | $2,195 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, IL is a Studio unit found at Northland Park Apartments priced from $525. Riverside Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Northland Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Riverside Apartments and Townhomes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
Roosevelt School Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $570 |
Greenfield | 96-a | 2BR,1BA | $650 |
Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
443 2nd Ave D | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3002 | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
Avenues at East Moline | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, IL and Nearby
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Home Model at Links at Pebble Creek in the in the Outer Davenport Bettendorf neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 3BD/3BA Model at Dixon River Apartments starting at $910 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Links at Pebble Creek | 3 Bedroom Home | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Dixon River Apartments | 3BD/3BA | 3BR,2BA | $0.83 |
Roosevelt School Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
Cottage Bluff Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Greenfield | 109-a | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Old Orchard Estates | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Westwinds | 2BD 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
Kiwanis Manor Apartments | 3001 - updated | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
443 2nd Ave D | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Pine View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Getting Around Sterling, IL
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sterling?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sterling is at Northland Park Apartments listed at $525.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sterling Apartment is $570 at Roosevelt School Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sterling Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sterling is starting from $650 at Greenfield.
What is the most affordable Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dixon River Apartments and starts from $910.
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