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Property type
Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
Sterling, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sterling rent stands today
Sterling, VA rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, though rent has eased 2.1% month over month since peaking in July 2026.
Vs. national rents
Sterling rents run roughly 1.6× the $1,925/month national median, placing Sterling in the higher price tier among U.S. metros. The market offers 69 total rentals, mostly houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Sterling rent for $3,714/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,928/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,050 and 4+ bedrooms at $3,450. The inventory is heavily weighted toward larger units, especially 3-bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Sterling
$3,000/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Sterling is $3,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 56% above the national average rent, or $1,075 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sterling
69
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sterling rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sterling, VA
Average rent prices in Sterling have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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, VA
Rent prices in Sterling vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterling is $2,362, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $2,057 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,714 | No Change | 43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,927 |  4% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,050 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | 4% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dominion Station | $2,941 | |
Sterling Park | $2,584 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,362 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,897 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,200 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,150 | 5% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,714
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,927
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
Sterling Park
Average rent
$2,584
Dominion Station
Average rent
$2,941
Apartments
Average rent
$2,362
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,897
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sterling, VA, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sterling and Ashburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sterling
56%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, VA is 3% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,100
$2,700
3%$3,400
4%$2,699
13%$2,350
13%$2,850
1%$3,000
4%$2,890
4%$2,825
8%$2,750
7%$2,975
10%$3,995
13%Discover rentals in Sterling, VA
5d+ ago
Sterling Park apartment for rent in Sterling
908 N York Rd, Sterling, VA 20164
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jul 27
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
3 beds
3 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
21766 Marigold Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
45910 Transamerica Plz, Sterling, VA 20166
Studio
0 baths
$4,728
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
47326 Sterdley Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
3 beds
3 baths
$3,590
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
22889 Lacey Oak Ter, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
3 baths
$3,550
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
42506 Dogwood Glen Sq, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
10h ago
Verified
21940 Muirfield Circle, Sterling, VA 20164
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,325
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,057–$13,728
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$3,189
Apartment for rent
13h ago
20576 Idle Brook Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$5,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
21940 Muirfield Circle, Sterling, VA 20164
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,325
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,057–$13,728
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$3,189
Apartment for rent
13h ago
20576 Idle Brook Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,890–$5,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,057–$10,868
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
20576 Idle Brook Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,080–$5,355
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
46601 Carriage Ct, Sterling, VA 20164
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
47403 Darkhollow Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
$3,350
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sterling, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Sterling rental market.
How much is rent in Sterling?
The average rent in Sterling is $3,000 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sterling?
Average rent prices in Sterling have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sterling is 56% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,075 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sterling?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sterling average around $1,920/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,370/month.
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).