
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA from $1,200 (14 Rentals)
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24602 Durindal Terrace, Unit Primary Suite

312 Samantha Dr

International Apartments

652 Stuart Ct, Unit Herndon Gem

605 Center St

12037 Stuart Ridge Dr

13509 Turquoise Ln
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 | $2,180 | $1,889 | $3,545 |
Cheap Sterling 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,646 | $7,284 |
Cheap Sterling 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $1,912 | $10,000+ |
Cheap Sterling 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,737 | $2,617 | $6,185 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,139 to $21,863 with an overall median price of $3,213. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dulles Town Center at $2,301, Potomac Lakes at $1,646, and Sugarland Run at $1,646. 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 | $2,301 | $2,301 | 11 |
Potomac Lakes | $2,785 | $1,646 | 757 |
Sugarland Run | $2,797 | $1,646 | 667 |
Richland Forest | $2,868 | $1,595 | 927 |
Countryside | $2,950 | $1,790 | 1637 |
Outer Ashburn Sterling | $2,995 | $1,595 | 2242 |
Staverton West | $2,995 | $1,595 | 3056 |
Countryside Potomac Falls | $3,203 | $1,790 | 1644 |
Potomac Falls | $3,456 | $1,646 | 1880 |
Grovewood | $3,632 | $1,139 | 1142 |
Cheapest Available Sterling Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sterling, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at International Apartments in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood priced from $1,750. Parkridge Gardens in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. 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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International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Parkridge Gardens | 1 bed, 1 bath unit. | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Chase Heritage | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Kings Reserve Sterling | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,848 |
Passport Apartments | 11W1 - Income Limits Apply | 1BR,1BA | $1,855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sterling area is the $2.00 price per square foot 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 in the in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Sterling apartment is the Berkley B2 Model at Commons at Potomac Square starting at $2,309 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Potomac Falls 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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605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Commons at Potomac Square | Berkley B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
Reserve at Town Center | HICKORY | 2BR,2BA | $2.22 |
The Mark at Dulles Station | Beijing | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
Acclaim at Sterling | 2 BED 1.5 BATH | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.19 |
Potomac Garden Apartments | Remodel 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Dulles Greene | Astoria | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Cascades Overlook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
International Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Cascade Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Sterling?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sterling is under $1,884.
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 $3,213.
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 893 regular apartments in Sterling that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sterling?
Cheap apartments in Sterling have an average cost of $163 which is $3,050 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sterling.
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