Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Average rent in
Sterling, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Sterling rent today
Sterling, VA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,972/month. Renters are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent rose 9.6%.
Compared to national trends
Sterling rents are 52.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas. The market offers 50 total rentals, with a majority of units being houses at $3,150/month.
Price ranges
In Sterling, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,951/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,450/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,055/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,550/month. Apartments have a median rent of $2,364/month, lower than houses.
Median rent
Median rent in Sterling
$2,972/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Sterling is $2,972 per month as of June 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $1,022 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sterling
50
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sterling rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sterling, VA
Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $2,364, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $2,001 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,432.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,951 | 1% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,450 | 7% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,055 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,549 | 8% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Dominion Station | $2,850 | |
Sterling Park | $2,669 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,364 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,150 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,075 | No Change | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,951
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,055
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,549
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
Sterling Park
Average rent
$2,669
Dominion Station
Average rent
$2,850
Apartments
Average rent
$2,364
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,150
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,075
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
52%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, VA is 7% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
2%$2,750
2%$3,600
4%$2,662
12%$2,300
10%$2,739
2%$2,900
2%$2,848
3%$3,073
8%$2,917
2%$2,998
20%$4,197
9%Discover rentals in Sterling, VA
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
Condo for rent in Sterling
42595 Burbank Ter, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
3 baths
$2,895
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
45512 Lakemont Sq, Sterling, VA 20165
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Sterling
42630 Harlow Meadows Ter, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sterling
24161 Pissarro Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sterling
45942 Raven Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,395
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$13,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
21940 Muirfield Circle, Sterling, VA 20164
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,325
Apartment for rent
9h ago
20576 Idle Brook Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$4,848
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,869–$2,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
21940 Muirfield Circle, Sterling, VA 20164
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,325
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$13,738
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,869–$2,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Dominion Station townhouse for rent in Sterling
45671 Waterloo Station Sq, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
3 baths
$3,400
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
9h ago
Verified
20723 Reserve Falls Ter, Sterling, VA 20165
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,987–$10,379
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,578–$2,907
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sterling
45155 Kincora Dr, Sterling, VA 20166
1 bed
1 bath
$1,450
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Dominion Station townhouse for rent in Sterling
45671 Waterloo Station Sq, Sterling, VA 20166
3 beds
3 baths
$3,400
$3,000
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 $2,972 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sterling?
Average rent prices in Sterling have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sterling is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,022 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 $119,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sterling?
Sterling's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,400 per month. Both bedroom types experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 4.9% and two-bedrooms climbing 4.1%.
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).