What's the average rent in Sterling, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $2,995 per month, which is 54% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,995

-0.2%-$5 decrease month-over-month

-0.2%-$5 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

131

APARTMENTS

$2,483

HOUSES

$3,595

TOWNHOUSES

$3,000

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Sterling, VA at $2,483 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,595 per month. Townhomes average $3,000 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,963
2 Bedrooms	$2,563
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,995

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Sterling, VA is $1,963 per month, followed by $2,563 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$967
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,150
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$3,000

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Sterling, VA is $967 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,150 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,840
2 Bedrooms	$2,595
3 Bedrooms	$3,095
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,600

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Sterling, VA is $1,840 per month, followed by $2,595 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,095 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,400
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,500
4 Bedrooms	$3,700
All	$3,595

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Sterling, VA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,700 for a 4 bedroom house.