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

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Loudoun View Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Loudoun View Senior Living

21394 Mount Sterling TerSterling, VA 20164
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William Watters House
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

William Watters House

22365 Enterprise StSterling, VA 20164
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Stone Springs Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Springs Apartments

42225 Glascock Field DrSterling, VA 20166
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Sterling, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/07/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dulles Town Center$2,399$2,3991
Potomac Lakes$2,841$1,72226
Countryside$2,928$1,82034
Countryside Potomac Falls$2,928$1,72238
Potomac Falls$2,942$1,72247
Staverton West$3,005$1,64374
Sugarland Run$3,010$1,72227
Richland Forest$3,035$1,72234
Outer Ashburn Sterling$3,067$1,72255
Outer Reston Herndon Corridor$3,226$1,400202

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cascade Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,722
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Chase HeritageA1R11BR,1BA$1,840
Kings Reserve SterlingA-11BR,1BA$1,848
Muirfield Woods Apartments1 bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
46808 Trumpet Cir, Unit Basement Apartment46808 Trumpet Cir1BR,1BA$1.19
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
Commons at Potomac SquareBerkley Loft2BR,2BA$1.88
Townes at HerndonEssex Classic Diamond2BR,2BA$2.38
Westerly at WorldgateB32BR,2BA$1.92
Potomac Garden ApartmentsRemodel 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Cascade Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Dulles GreeneAstoria1BR,1BA$2.63
Cascades OverlookA11BR,1BA$2.60
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sterling, VA

Ranked #834

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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