Sterling

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Sterling, VA

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Cozy suburban city just a stone’s throw from Washington, D.C.

Commuter D.C. Suburb Beltway

A quick 20 miles northwest of the Washington, D.C. Beltway sits Sterling, Virginia. The perfect commuter town, Sterling is a quiet and family-friendly community that offers the comfort you’re looking for when you get home. This suburban gem is quaint and charming, featuring a tranquil atmosphere of tree-lined neighborhoods and that sought-after feel of ease and coziness. Choosing your next apartment in Sterling affords you the tranquility of the Virginia suburbs, while allowing you to reside just a quick drive away from the beltway of our nation’s capital.

There are plenty of options for adventure and relaxation when you live in Sterling, Virginia. Soak up some Virginia heritage at Heritage Farm Museum, or cool off at Volcano Island Waterpark. Scale the walls at Sportrock Climbing Center, and enjoy the cultural arts at Waddell Art Gallery. The easygoing mix of atmosphere and local character makes Sterling a charming and relaxing place to call home. When looking for your next apartment, let Sterling’s commuter charm bring you right to the door of your new home.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Sterling, VA is $1,933 for a studio, $2,053 for one bedroom, $2,505 for two bedrooms, and $3,157 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sterling has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,053/month
787 Sq Ft
House
$3,769/month
2,217 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,864/month
1,353 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Algonkian Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

462 Students

Lowes Island Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

513 Students

Horizon Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

487 Students

Dominion High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,505 Students

Countryside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

636 Students

Seneca Ridge Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

915 Students

Dominion High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,505 Students

River Bend Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,160 Students

Sterling Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,037 Students

Dominion High

Public

Grades PK-12

1,505 Students

Park View High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,455 Students

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.