What is the average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL?

The average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL is $800 per month. This is about 59% 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 $792 per month. This is about 59% lower than the national average.

In the last year, the average rent in Sterling, IL was lowest in Jun 2025 when it was $680 per month.

In the last year, the average rent in Sterling, IL was highest in Oct 2025 when it was $800 per month.

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.

There are 9 available rental listings in Sterling, IL.

Sterling, IL includes zip codes such as: 61081 , 61037 .

Some nearby cities include: Galt , Coleta , Nelson , Rock Falls , Milledgeville . These cities may have more rental options to explore.

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$795/mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
900 sqft
1501 W 4th St,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$800/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
750 sqft
1308 E Lynn Blvd #H,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$800/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
550 sqft
401 6th Ave #B,
Sterling, IL 61081
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PET FRIENDLY
$850/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
1902 1st Ave #C,
Sterling, IL 61081
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PET FRIENDLY
$875/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
689 sqft
809 2nd Ave #3,
Sterling, IL 61081
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NEW - 4 HRS AGO
$900/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
920 sqft
Address Not Disclosed,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$975/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
405 16th Ave #B,
Sterling, IL 61081
PET FRIENDLY
$1,200/mo
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
904 6th Ave,
Sterling, IL 61081
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Apartments For Rent Near 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.

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In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$800	$771	$1,200	—	$750
Apartments and Condos	$800	$750	—	—	$650
Houses	—	$700	$1,200	—	$1,200

What is the average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL?
The average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL is $800 per month. This is about 59% 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 $792 per month. This is about 59% 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 9 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.