Sterling, VA rental market
What is the average rent in Sterling, VA?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sterling, VA is $2,800.
Average rent
$2,800
Month-over-month change
-$170
Year-over-year change
-$170
Available rentals
146
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $7,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 5 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,300 | 6 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 12 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 20 |
| $2,800 | 10 |
| $2,900 | 17 |
| $3,000 | 13 |
| $3,100 | 11 |
| $3,200 | 12 |
| $3,300 | 9 |
| $3,400 | 10 |
| $3,500 | 7 |
| $3,600 | 4 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 3 |
| $3,900 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,400 | 2 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $170 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,800 | $2,900 |
| Feb | $2,900 | $2,795 |
| Mar | $2,900 | $2,850 |
| Apr | $2,850 | $2,900 |
| May | $2,872 | $2,920 |
| Jun | $3,000 | $2,900 |
| Jul | $3,050 | $3,000 |
| Aug | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Sep | $2,895 | $2,950 |
| Oct | $2,950 | No data |
| Nov | $3,000 | No data |
| Dec | $2,900 | No data |
Market temperature
The Sterling, VA rental market temperature is WARM. 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, VA is 40% higher than the national average.
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