
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Sterling.


46808 Trumpet Cir, Unit Basement Apartment

Chase Heritage

Kings Reserve Sterling

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International Apartments

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Sterling, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sterling?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Sterling Studio Apartments | $2,165 | $1,596 | $3,447 |
Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,548 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,997 | $1,722 | $8,468 |
Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,806 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,400 to $15,627 with an overall median price of $3,075. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dulles Town Center at $2,399, Potomac Lakes at $1,722, and Countryside at $1,820. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sterling Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Dulles Town Center | $2,399 | $2,399 | 1 |
Potomac Lakes | $2,841 | $1,722 | 26 |
Countryside | $2,928 | $1,820 | 34 |
Countryside Potomac Falls | $2,928 | $1,722 | 38 |
Potomac Falls | $2,942 | $1,722 | 47 |
Staverton West | $3,005 | $1,643 | 74 |
Sugarland Run | $3,010 | $1,722 | 27 |
Richland Forest | $3,035 | $1,722 | 34 |
Outer Ashburn Sterling | $3,067 | $1,722 | 55 |
Outer Reston Herndon Corridor | $3,226 | $1,400 | 202 |
Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at Cascade Village in the Sterling Park neighborhood priced from $1,722. International Apartments in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. 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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Cascade Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,722 |
International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Chase Heritage | A1R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,840 |
Kings Reserve Sterling | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,848 |
Muirfield Woods Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $1.19 price per square foot 46808 Trumpet Cir Model at 46808 Trumpet Cir, Unit Basement Apartment in the in the Sterling Park neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood. 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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46808 Trumpet Cir, Unit Basement Apartment | 46808 Trumpet Cir | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Commons at Potomac Square | Berkley Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Townes at Herndon | Essex Classic Diamond | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
Westerly at Worldgate | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
Potomac Garden Apartments | Remodel 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Dulles Greene | Astoria | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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Getting Around Sterling, VA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sterling Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling?
The cheapest apartment in Sterling is International Apartments which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Sterling costs $3,075.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sterling?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 55 regular apartments in Sterling that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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