Pax Place at Cascades
46303 McClellan Way,
Sterling, VA 20165
$3,285 - $4,275
2-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA
What is the average rent in Sterling, VA?
$1,949/month
Average Rent
787 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $1,949 per month. This is 19% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $1,954 per month for a studio, $1,949 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,383 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,086 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sterling, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.1%, which averages out to $40 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Sterling, VA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Below $700/month
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7%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
93%
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Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling?
Based on current rent prices, Sterling Park, Potomac Lakes and Broad Run Farms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling?
Based on current rent prices, Eden, Countryside-Potomac Falls and Broad Run Farms are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling.
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Which Sterling neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sterling with the most apartments available are Countryside-Potomac Falls, Broad Run Farms and Sterling Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling, VA?
Because the average rent in Sterling is $1,949, you’ll want to make about $6,496 per month or $77,952 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, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sterling, VA 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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,889/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,303/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,838/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.