Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sterling

$787/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sterling is $787 per month as of September 2026. This is 59% below the national average rent, or $1,112 less per month.

$1.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sterling

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sterling rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 2% 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 $762, whereas a house costs $1,275. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $775.

Listings

Studio

$487

-

-

1 bedroom

$700

-

7%

2 bedroom

$800

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$487

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$800

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

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

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1201 Avenue A

1201 Avenue A, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$725

1201 Avenue A - 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rock Falls

1201 Avenue A - 2

1201 Avenue A - 2 #2, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$725

14h ago

8.3

Very good

302 13th Avenue

302 13th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Westridge Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Westridge Apartments

1608 Sauk Rd, Dixon, IL 61021

2 beds

2 baths

$775

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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 $787 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sterling?

Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sterling is 59% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,112 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).