What's the average rent in Sterling, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $3,000 per month, which is 53% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,000

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AVAILABLE RENTALS

164

APARTMENTS

$2,427

HOUSES

$3,450

TOWNHOUSES

$3,025

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sterling, VA at $2,427 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,450 per month. Townhomes average $3,025 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,890
2 Bedrooms	$2,479
3 Bedrooms	$3,090
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,000

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sterling, VA is $1,890 per month, followed by $2,479 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,090 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$3,100
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$3,025

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sterling, VA is $1,200 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,100 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,450
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$1,250
All	$2,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,900
4 Bedrooms	$3,600
All	$3,450

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sterling, VA is $1,500 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,900 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,600 for a 4 bedroom house.