Apartments For Rent in Sterling, IL

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Apartments For Rent Near Sterling, IL

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What Locals Say about Sterling

  • Hectrok
    "Grew up in sterling. Although there are some bad apples here and there, it’s a beautiful little town with lots of potential and a great education system! "
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  • Rocky Shaw
    "A good mix of small town but close enough to big city and access to interstate. City works to improve things, streets, bridges etc"
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  • Klpham71
    "Hickory Hills 3 is a lovely neighborhood with young families, retired families and in between. Very safe neighborhood "
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  • Jnoworrys
    "I live here and it is a wonderful community. Several safe,well maintained parks and good school system. Excellent hospital and clinics. We feel safe out at night on our daily walks. State of the art fitness center "
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  • Goff059
    "The houses are right on top of each other. So if you have a noisy dog it’s very noticeable. And a lot of people leave their cats to roam free. Good sized back yards. "
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  • Trulia User
    "You have to walk or drive everywhere, public transportation is minimal...most industries have left the area, there are a few good jobs but most people commute 2 hours away to Chicago for work and live here due to it being cheaper. The real estate prices are driven by this in most cases. It's a great place for the elderly as there isn't much to do here."
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  • Laurynfassler
    "Schools are great! Streets are clean and overall a sweet town. I was born and raised here so other than not having that much to do it’s not a bad town "
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  • Mandy A.
    "Sterling has some decent neighborhoods, but also some issues to be aware of. Local government enacts new legislation that may be impactful to homeowners, often"
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  • Janell L.
    "we are in walking distance to Jefferson, Challand. Whiteside County Career Center and Sterling High school, close to the Hospital and the Duis Center, "
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Average Rent Trends in Sterling, IL

Rent in Sterling, IL varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$680
Jul 2025$750
Aug 2025$680
Sep 2025$680
Oct 2025$800
Nov 2025$700
Dec 2025$700
Jan 2026$1,120
Feb 2026$825
Mar 2026$1,000
Apr 2026$850
May 2026$700
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$800$850$1,200—$750
Apartments and Condos$800$750——$650
Houses—$700$1,200—$1,200
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Sterling, IL

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL?
    The average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL is $750 per month. This is about 61% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Sterling, IL?
    The average rent of a house in Sterling, IL is $1,200 per month. This is about 38% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Sterling, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Sterling, IL was lowest in Jun 2025 when it was $680 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Sterling, IL?
    In the last year, the average rent in Sterling, IL was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $800 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Sterling, IL?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Sterling, IL is $800 per month. That is about $175 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Sterling, IL?
    There are 6 available rental listings in Sterling, IL.
  • What are some zip codes in Sterling, IL?
    Sterling, IL includes zip codes such as: 61081, 61037.
  • What are some cities near Sterling, IL?
    Some nearby cities include: Galt, Coleta, Nelson, Rock Falls, Milledgeville. These cities may have more rental options to explore.