Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sterling

$800/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sterling is $800 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% below the national average rent, or $1,100 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sterling

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sterling rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 14% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Rent prices in Sterling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterling is $787, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $775 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $812.

Listings

Studio

$487

-

-

1 bedroom

$775

-

11%

2 bedroom

$812

-

-

3 bedroom

$915

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$487

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$812

3 bedroom

Average rent

$915

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sauk Valley Community College, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Sauk Valley Community College, IL

1501 W 4th St #30 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sterling

3 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

1d ago

8.3

Very good

1201 Avenue A

1201 Avenue A, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
206 West 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

206 West 5th Street

206 W 5th St, Sterling, IL 61081

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Westridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Westridge Apartments

1608 Sauk Rd, Dixon, IL 61021

2–3 beds

2 baths

$775–$915

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Sterling rental market.

How much is rent in Sterling?

The average rent in Sterling is $800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sterling?

Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sterling is 58% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sterling?

To comfortably afford rent in Sterling, you'd need to earn approximately $32,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).