Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Sterling, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sterling
$800/mo
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.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sterling
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sterling rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sterling, IL
Average rent prices in Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Sterling, IL
Rent prices in Sterling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterling is $800, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $487 | No Change |  15% | |
1 bedroom | $700 | 3% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,250 | 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.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $800 | No Change | 14% | |
Houses | $1,250 | No Change | 39% |
Studio
Average rent
$487
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
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
$800
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
39%
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.
How does rent in Sterling, IL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sterling and Clinton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sterling
58%lower than the national median
55%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, IL is 6% lower than the median rent in Clinton, IA.
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Discover rentals in Sterling, IL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
1501 W 4th St #30, Sterling, IL 61081
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.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
1900 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
1501 W 4th St #30, Sterling, IL 61081
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.House for rent
Available Oct 21
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Sterling
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1900 1st Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
2 beds
1 bath
$850
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sterling, 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 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sterling?
Average rent prices in Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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).