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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sterling, VA

Pricing Updated: 05/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sterling, VA area range in price from $1,100 to $25,764 with an overall median price of $3,120. The three Sterling neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dulles Town Center at $2,399, Potomac Lakes at $1,618, and Richland Forest at $1,618. 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$2,731$1,61823
Richland Forest$3,009$1,61829
Countryside$3,035$1,85441
Countryside Potomac Falls$3,035$1,80040
Potomac Falls$3,060$1,61852
Sugarland Run$3,060$1,61822
Staverton West$3,140$1,61880
Outer Reston Herndon Corridor$3,208$1,475227
Outer Ashburn Sterling$3,287$1,61863

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. Kings Reserve Sterling in the Sterling Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,848. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sterling apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
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 02, 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 Loft Model at Commons at Potomac Square starting at $2,552 with a $1.94 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
Commons at Potomac SquareBerkley Loft2BR,2BA$1.94
The Elms at ArcolaCameron-1 A w/Sunroom- Elevato2BR,2BA$2.26
Townes at HerndonCaroline Diamond2BR,2BA$2.45
Westerly at WorldgateB22BR,1BA$2.42
Village at Potomac Falls Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom-905 sqft2BR,1BA$2.54
Parkridge Gardens2 bed, 1 bath renovated2BR,1BA$2.44
Potomac Garden ApartmentsRemodel 1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Cascade Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
International Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling

What type of rentals are currently available in Sterling?

There are currently 54 Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $14,363. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sterling ranging from $950 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sterling?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sterling ranges from $950 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,478.

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