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House for rent in Sterling
1501 W 4th St #14, Sterling, IL 61081
Hardwood floor | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$920
$725
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Available Jul 13
5d+ ago
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1501 W 4th St #LOT19, Sterling, IL 61081
Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$920
$700
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Available May 14
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House for rent in Sterling
509 7th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
Garage parking | Hardwood floor | Ceiling fan
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
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2 beds
1 bath
$900
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$850
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2 beds
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$725
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2 beds
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$725
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Available Jul 31
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
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Apartment for rent in Dixon
1610 Sauk Rd #1105, Dixon, IL 61021
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets
3 beds
2 baths
$915
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Available Jul 28
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Studio
0 baths
$425
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105 E 1st St #160, Dixon, IL 61021
Air conditioning | Central heat | Cable
Studio
0 baths
$600
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Studio
0 baths
$375
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1 bed
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$750
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$1,200
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1 bed
1 bath
$760
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Available Jul 20
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Apartment for rent in Franklin Grove
105 N Elm St #206, Franklin Grove, IL 61031
On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Microwave
1 bed
1 bath
$775
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Available Aug 1
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The average rent in Sterling, as of July 2026, is down 5.06% compared to last month and down 8.94% year-over-year.Track prices
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Locals appreciate the small-town feel of Sterling, IL, highlighting its friendly atmosphere and active community events. Residents mention enjoying the parks and close proximity to schools, which makes it convenient for families. The downtown area offers a mix of local shops and eateries that many find appealing. However, some express dissatisfaction with the limited entertainment options and the need for more activities geared toward younger residents. Additionally, parking can sometimes be a hassle during busy times.
Based on our current listings, 38% of Sterling rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 3 pet-friendly apartments available each month.
In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Sterling, appearing in under 1% of units, with one-bedrooms showing the highest rate at 0.89%.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
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