Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Sterlington, LA

Median rent

Median rent in Sterlington

$1,850/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sterlington is $1,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $60 less per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sterlington

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sterlington rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sterlington, LA

Average rent prices in Sterlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% 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 Sterlington, LA

Rent prices in Sterlington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sterlington is $1,943, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Sterlington run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $925.

Listings

Studio

$1,905

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,000

3%

-

2 bedroom

$1,395

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,250

4%

22%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,905

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sterlington, LA, 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 Sterlington, LA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Sterlington and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sterlington

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sterlington, LA is 86% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, LA.

Discover rentals in Sterlington, LA

Bayou Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.3

Very good

Bayou Pointe

2120 Old Sterlington Rd, Sterlington, LA 71280

2 beds

2 baths

$925

Apartment for rent

126 Jax Sq - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sterlington

Jax Square Townhome

126 Jax Sq, Sterlington, LA 71280

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Oct 1

603 Cliff Bullock Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sterlington

Jax Square Townhome

603 Cliff Bullock Dr, Sterlington, LA 71280

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

House for rent

Available Oct 15

206 Frances Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Sterlington

RESIDENTIAL, Bungalow, Sterlington, LA

206 Frances Ave, Sterlington, LA 71280

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sterlington, LA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sterlington rental market.

How much is rent in Sterlington?

The average rent in Sterlington is $1,850 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sterlington?

Average rent prices in Sterlington have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.

How does Sterlington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sterlington is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sterlington?

To comfortably afford rent in Sterlington, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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