Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling, VA

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Last updated on February 3, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,800

increased by4%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

41

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,800. This is +47%, or $900, higher than the national average.

$1.87

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
65%
30%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,204. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA costs about $1,980 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,310. Houses for rent in Sterling, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,867

7%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,310

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

2%

8%

Studio

$1,626

4%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,626

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,867

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,310

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

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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Chase Heritage - Photo 1 of 1

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Very good

Chase Heritage

1212 Chase Heritage Cir, Sterling, VA 20164

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

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5d+ ago

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241 Coventry Sq, Sterling, VA 20164

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Margate Ct #A, Sterling, VA 20164

3 beds

2 baths

$2,350

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1073 Temple Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sterling Park townhouse for rent in Sterling

4 beds

4 baths

$2,695

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3 beds

2 baths

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46801 Sweet Birch Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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46801 Sweet Birch Ter, Sterling, VA 20164

3 beds

3 baths

$2,900

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46754 Woodmint Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling

TOWNHOME - STERLING, VA

46754 Woodmint Ter, Sterling, VA 20164

3 beds

2 baths

$2,900

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