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

The average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL is $700 per month. This is about 64% lower than the national average.

What are the cheapest months to find an apartment to rent in Sterling, IL?

Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Jun 2025 when it was $680 per month.

There are 4 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $700.

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 $700 per month. That is about $75 more than the cost of a studio apartment.

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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$625/mo
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1 Bath
300 sqft
601 5th Ave #4,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$700/mo
1 Bed
1 Bath
700 sqft
707 E 4th St,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$700/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1501 W 4th St #30,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$700/mo
2 Beds
1 Bath
800 sqft
1501 W 4th St #26,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$1,300/mo
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,925 sqft
303 W 13th St,
Sterling, IL 61081
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$1,400/mo
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,600 sqft
503 6th Ave #B,
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 Oct 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Oct 2025.

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

	1 bed	2 beds	3 beds	4 beds	All
All home types	$700	$700	$700	$1,400	$700
Townhomes	—	—	—	$1,400	$1,400
Apartments and Condos	$700	$700	$700	—	$700

What is the average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL?
The average rent of an apartment in Sterling, IL is $700 per month. This is about 64% lower than the national average.
What are the cheapest months to find an apartment to rent in Sterling, IL?
Last year, the cheapest month to find an apartment to rent was Jun 2025 when it was $680 per month.
How many cheap apartments are available in Sterling, IL?
There are 4 apartments to rent that are cheaper than the city’s average rent of $700.
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 $700 per month. That is about $75 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
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.