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Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA

What is the average rent in Sterling, VA?

$2,058/month

Average Rent

787 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $2,058 per month. This is 26% higher than the national average rent price of $1,639/month, making Sterling one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sterling, you can expect to pay about $1,941 per month for a studio, $2,058 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,513 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,169 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,941/month
576 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,058/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,513/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,169/month
1,434 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,299/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,146/month
2,929 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,360/month
390 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,146/month
1,681 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,394/month
1,767 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sterling, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $52 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated September 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sterling, VA
Last Updated September 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sterling, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
7% $1,501 - $2,000/month
93% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling?

Based on current rent prices, Sterling Park, Broad Run Farms and Potomac Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sterling Park
$1,869/month
703 Sq Ft
Broad Run Farms
$2,193/month
711 Sq Ft
Potomac Lakes
$2,207/month
804 Sq Ft
Countryside-Potomac Falls
$2,419/month
726 Sq Ft
Eden
$2,704/month
788 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling?

Based on current rent prices, Eden, Countryside-Potomac Falls and Potomac Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eden
$2,704/month
788 Sq Ft
Countryside-Potomac Falls
$2,419/month
726 Sq Ft
Potomac Lakes
$2,207/month
804 Sq Ft
Broad Run Farms
$2,193/month
711 Sq Ft
Sterling Park
$1,869/month
703 Sq Ft

Which Sterling neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sterling with the most apartments available are Sterling Park, Countryside-Potomac Falls and Broad Run Farms .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sterling Park
$1,869/month
703 Sq Ft
Countryside-Potomac Falls
$2,419/month
726 Sq Ft
Broad Run Farms
$2,193/month
711 Sq Ft
Potomac Lakes
$2,207/month
804 Sq Ft
Eden
$2,704/month
788 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling, VA?

Because the average rent in Sterling is $2,058, you’ll want to make about $6,860 per month or $82,320 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.

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Apartment Averages

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Sterling, VA

Eden

Sterling, VA

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One Bedroom
$1,899/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,257/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,917/month
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23550 Innovation Ave,
Sterling, VA 20166

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Studio - 3 Beds

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Pax Place at Cascades

46303 McClellan Way,
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Potomac Garden Apartments

1300 Sanderson Dr,
Sterling, VA 20164

$2,560

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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