Sterling, IL rental market
What is the average rent in Sterling, IL?
Last updated June 19, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sterling, IL is $775.
Average rent
$775
Month-over-month change
-$25
Year-over-year change
+$95
Available rentals
8
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $600 to $1,400.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $600 | 3 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $95 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $750 | $1,120 |
| Feb | $725 | $825 |
| Mar | $700 | $1,000 |
| Apr | $700 | $850 |
| May | $775 | $700 |
| Jun | $680 | $850 |
| Jul | $750 | No data |
| Aug | $680 | No data |
| Sep | $680 | No data |
| Oct | $800 | No data |
| Nov | $700 | No data |
| Dec | $700 | No data |
Market temperature
The Sterling, IL rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Sterling, IL is 61% lower than the national average.
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