What's the average rent in Sterling, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $2,900 per month, which is 52% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,900

3.6%$100 increase month-over-month

0.0%No change year over year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

123

APARTMENTS

$2,469

HOUSES

$3,200

TOWNHOUSES

$3,150

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sterling, VA at $2,469 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,200 per month. Townhomes average $3,150 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,650
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sterling, VA is $1,650 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,578
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$3,000

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sterling, VA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,578 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,639
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,500

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA is $1,639 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,300 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,299
2 Bedrooms	$2,250
3 Bedrooms	$3,240
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$3,240

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sterling, VA is $1,299 per month, followed by $2,250 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,240 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom house.