Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Sterling, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sterling
$2,125/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Sterling is $2,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $175 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sterling
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sterling rentals at each price point
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 trends in Sterling, MA
Average rent prices in Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 39% 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, MA
Rent prices in Sterling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterling is $2,187, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,995 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 |  5% | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 30% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 4% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,600 | - | - |
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, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,187 | 18% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,362 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $3,050 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,995
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last year
30%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
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, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
18%
Condos
Average rent
$2,362
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Sterling, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sterling and Amherst by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sterling
9%higher than the national median
23%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, MA is 11% lower than the median rent in Amherst, NH.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,400
$2,150
$1,860
$2,200
4%$1,995
11%$2,200
$2,054
1%$1,775
20%$1,900
22%$1,900
$1,500
12%$1,950
Discover rentals in Sterling, MA
10h ago
60 Rugg Rd #A, Sterling, MA 01564
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
10h ago
60 Rugg Rd #A, Sterling, MA 01564
2 beds
1 bath
$3,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
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Frequently asked questions for Sterling, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sterling rental market.
How much is rent in Sterling?
The average rent in Sterling is $2,125 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sterling?
Average rent prices in Sterling have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 39% since last year.
How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sterling is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sterling?
To comfortably afford rent in Sterling, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/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).