Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Sauk Valley Community College, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Sterling

$900/mo

increased by22%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sterling is $900 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sterling

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 22% 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 $825, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.

Listings

Studio

$575

-

-

1 bedroom

$825

-

8%

2 bedroom

$950

-

30%

3 bedroom

$1,250

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$575

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

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

101 W 1st St #403 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dixon

101 West 1st Street - 403

101 W 1st St #403, Dixon, IL 61021

Studio

0 baths

$375

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

101 W 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dixon

101 West 1st Street - 401 & 402

101 W 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021

Studio

0 baths

$425

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 10

302 13th Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

302 13th Avenue

302 13th Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

916-918 West 5th Street - Photo 1 of 1

52m ago

8

Very good

916-918 West 5th Street

916 W 5th St, Rock Falls, IL 61071

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

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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 $900 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sterling?

Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 22% since last year.

How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sterling is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $36,000/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).