Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling, MA

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, MA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,500

increased by26%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

14

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, MA is $2,500. This is +32%, or $600, higher than the national average.

$2.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

82%
18%
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

Households

At this time, we don't have information to generate a distribution. Please check back soon.

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Sterling, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent price trends in
Sterling, MA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, MA have increased by 39% in the last month and have increased by 26% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Sterling, MA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sterling, MA is $1,981. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling, MA costs about $1,651 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,981. Houses for rent in Sterling, MA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,663

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,800

10%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,000

-

-

Studio

$1,600

No Change

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,663

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sterling, MA, 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.

Compare rent prices in Sterling, MA to other cities

Median rent prices in Sterling, MA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Amherst, NH.

Sterling

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,957
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, MA is 28% higher than the median rent in Amherst, NH.

More data insights and reports

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Apartments for rent in Boston

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Holden Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Sterling

3 beds

1 bath

$2,750

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1