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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sterling, VA. 297 Rentals Available

Apartments Under $1,200

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    7800 Tayloe Drive, Manassas, VA 20112
    STUDIO $1,000
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    13503 Kildare Hills Ter, Germantown, MD 20874
    1 BED $1,008
    2 BEDS $1,011
    3 BEDS $1,146
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    925 Clopper Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,178+
    2 BEDS $1,335+

Apartments Under $1,600

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    75 Plaza St. NE, Leesburg, VA 20176
    1 BED $1,449
    2 BEDS $1,549
    3 BEDS $1,699
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    1380 Piccard Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
    STUDIO $1,542
    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    17654 Amity Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
    1 BED $1,520
    2 BEDS $1,725
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    13414 Daventry Way, Germantown, MD 20874
    1 BED $1,560+
    2 BEDS $1,850+
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    8547 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,565
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Apartments Under $1,800

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    10320 Layton Hall Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
    1 BED $1,666
    2 BEDS $1,821
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    13430 Coppermine Road, Herndon, VA 20171
    1 BED $1,697
    2 BEDS $2,032
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    2511 Farmcrest Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
    1 BED $1,718+
    2 BEDS $2,228+
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    11659 N Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190
    1 BED $1,725+
    2 BEDS $2,100+
    3 BEDS $2,500+
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    12101 Pine Forest Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030
    STUDIO $1,735+
    1 BED $1,833+
    2 BEDS $2,275+
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    11012 Becontree Lake Drive, Reston, VA 20190
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    1 BED $1,740
    2 BEDS $1,841+
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    661 Dulles Park Court #104, Herndon, VA 20170
    1 BED $1,749
    2 BEDS $1,899+
    3 BEDS $2,145+
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    831 Locust Street, Herndon, VA 20170
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    1908 Reston Metro Plaza, Reston, VA 20190
    STUDIO $2,172+
    1 BED $1,785
    2 BEDS $2,874+

Apartments Under $2,000

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    2551 Cornelia Road, Herndon, VA 20171
    1 BED $1,824+
    2 BEDS $2,164+
    3 BEDS $2,909+
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    1212 Chase Heritage Circle, Sterling, VA 20164
    1 BED $1,835+
    2 BEDS $2,230+
    3 BEDS $3,025+
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    3347 Willow Crescent Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
    1 BED $1,840+
    2 BEDS $2,010+
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    22541 Hickory Hill Square, Ashburn, VA 20148
    1 BED $1,890+
    2 BEDS $2,230+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    20576 Idle Brook Terrace, Sterling, VA 20165
    1 BED $1,920+
    2 BEDS $2,270+
    3 BEDS $2,590+
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    8301 Anderson Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031
    1 BED $1,933+
    2 BEDS $2,228+
    3 BEDS $3,019

Apartments Under $2,200

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    12265 Laurel Glade Court, Reston, VA 20191
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,085+
    3 BEDS $2,470+
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    22050 Eastside Drive, Ashburn, VA 20147
    STUDIO $2,166+
    1 BED $2,290+
    2 BEDS $2,564+
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Getting around in Sterling, VA

38 /100
Car-Dependent
29 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 38, Bike Score®: 29

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sterling, VA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $2,585 and $7,048.

How many cheap rentals are available in Sterling, VA on RentCafe?

There are 28 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Sterling, VA were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Sterling, VA?

The average Sterling, VA cheap apartment size is 1,082 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Sterling, VA?

Cheap apartments in Sterling, VA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Sterling, VA?

A cheap apartment in Sterling, VA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Sterling, VA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Sterling, VA has never been easier. We feature 297 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Sterling, VA average. What is a cheap rent in Sterling, VA? The average apartment rent in Sterling is $2,327 per month so any rental south of $1,861 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Sterling, VA rents go as low as $1,000/mo.

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