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Rental Market Trends in Sterling, MA
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Sterling, MA is $1,819/month.
Rent in Sterling is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,819/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Size
-14.1%
Change / Year
15
Available Apartments
Sterling rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sterling average per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sterling average $1,819 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sterling average $2,337 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sterling average or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Sterling, MA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 14.1%, which averages out to $257 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Sterling, MA
August 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
100%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling, MA?
Because the average rent in Sterling is $1,819, you’ll want to make about $6,063 per month or $72,756 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Sterling, MA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sterling, MA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Compare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Clinton
Avg Rent: $1,883/month
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West Boylston
Avg Rent: $1,679/month
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Leominster
Avg Rent: $1,663/month
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Boylston
Avg Rent: $2,487/month
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Holden
Avg Rent: $2,443/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sterling?
The average rent in Sterling is $1,819 per month, which is 9.3% higher than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Sterling?
Rents in Sterling, MA are decreasing, with prices down 14.1% year-over-year and $257 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Sterling?
In Sterling, MA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.