Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 19, 2025

Average rent in
Sterling, VA

Last updated on December 19, 2025

Last updated on December 19, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,697. This is +42%, or $797, higher than the national average.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,697

increased by10%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

38

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sterling, VA is $2,697. This is +42%, or $797, higher than the national average.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

4%
71%
26%
$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 remained the same in the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $1,991. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA costs about $1,739 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,122. Houses for rent in Sterling, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,924.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,849

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,223

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

4%

Studio

$2,354

26%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,354

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,849

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,223

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$2,697
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterling, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Ashburn, VA.

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300 Sedgemoor Square - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sterling Park townhouse for rent in Sterling

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300 Sedgemoor Square, Sterling, VA 20164

2 beds

1 bath

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23004 Fontwell Square - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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23004 Fontwell Square, Sterling, VA 20166

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3 baths

$2,750

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5d+ ago

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$2,800 - 3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Townhouse In Sterling With Great Amenities

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3 beds

3 baths

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22973 Whitehall Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling

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22973 Whitehall Terrace, Sterling, VA 20166

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24471 Juniper Wood Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Sterling

24471 Juniper Wood Terrace

24471 Juniper Wood Terrace, Sterling, VA 20166

3 beds

2 baths

$2,850

House for rent

Available Dec 1