Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Sterling, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Sterling

$2,900/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sterling is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sterling

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sterling rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sterling, VA

Average rent prices in Sterling have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,289, whereas a house costs $2,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterling run $1,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,410.

Listings

Studio

$3,714

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$1,956

8%

14%

2 bedroom

$2,460

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,950

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

4%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,714

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,956

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,460

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

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

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, VA is 6% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

Discover rentals in Sterling, VA

322 Lancaster Sq #322 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sterling Park condo for rent in Sterling

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

322 Lancaster Sq #322, Sterling, VA 20164

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

937 Holborn Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Sterling Park townhouse for rent in Sterling

937 Holborn Court

937 Holborn Ct, Sterling, VA 20164

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,650

46051 Marble Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

46051 Marble Ter, Sterling, VA 20166

3 beds

2 baths

$2,700

45514 Baggett Ter - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling

Residential Lease, STERLING, VA

45514 Baggett Ter, Sterling, VA 20166

3 beds

3 baths

$2,800

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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 $2,900 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sterling?

Average rent prices in Sterling have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Sterling rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sterling is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Sterling?

March offers the lowest rents in Sterling, with prices roughly 17% lower than September's peak rates. Winter months and November also provide better deals with less competition than the busy April and May period.

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).

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