Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling, VA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,950. This is +51%, or $1,000, higher than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,950

increased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

33

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,950. This is +51%, or $1,000, higher than the national average.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
58%
37%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

74%
26%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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

Rent price trends in
Sterling, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA have decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 12% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Sterling, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sterling, VA is $2,214. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA costs about $2,120 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,454. Houses for rent in Sterling, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,985

3%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,490

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,599

10%

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,490

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,599

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

9%

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.

Compare rent prices in Sterling, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Sterling, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ashburn, VA.

Sterling

Median rent price$2,950
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, VA is 8% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

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332 Lancaster Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sterling Park condo for rent in Sterling

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332 Lancaster Sq, Sterling, VA 20164

2 beds

1 bath

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24468 Laurel Thicket Ter - Photo 1 of 1

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