Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Last updated on March 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, IL is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, IL is $1,000. This is -47%, or $901, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, IL have increased by 6% in the last month and have decreased by 17% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Sterling, IL is $850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling, IL costs about $800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $850. Houses for rent in Sterling, IL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,275.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,275 | 26% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 | 11% | 12% | |
Studio | $650 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sterling, IL.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,275 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
12%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sterling, IL.
Apartments
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sterling, 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.
Median rent prices in Sterling, IL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Clinton, IA.
Sterling
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, IL is 11% higher than the median rent in Clinton, IA.
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
2018 E 7th St #1, Sterling, IL 61081
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
1212 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
3602 River Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling
1902 1st Ave #C, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
2018 E 7th St #1, Sterling, IL 61081
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
1212 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
1212 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
4 beds
1 bath
$2,200
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling
1902 1st Ave #C, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
3602 River Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
2018 E 7th St #1, Sterling, IL 61081
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
3602 River Rd, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
2018 E 7th St #1, Sterling, IL 61081
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Apr 1