Sterling, VA rental market
Last updated August 11, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sterling, VA is $2,950.
$2,950
-$50
+$155
124
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $850 to $6,787.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 1 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 2 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 3 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 5 |
| $2,400 | 10 |
| $2,500 | 10 |
| $2,600 | 2 |
| $2,700 | 6 |
| $2,800 | 13 |
| $2,900 | 16 |
| $3,000 | 13 |
| $3,100 | 11 |
| $3,200 | 15 |
| $3,300 | 12 |
| $3,400 | 5 |
| $3,500 | 5 |
| $3,600 | 8 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 6 |
| $3,900 | 4 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,300 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 1 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,900+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $155 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,800 |
| Feb | $2,585 | $2,900 |
| Mar | $2,571 | $2,900 |
| Apr | $2,799 | $2,850 |
| May | $2,850 | $2,872 |
| Jun | $2,850 | $3,000 |
| Jul | $2,900 | $3,050 |
| Aug | $2,900 | $3,000 |
| Sep | $3,000 | No data |
| Oct | $3,000 | No data |
| Nov | $2,950 | No data |
| Dec | $2,631 | No data |
Market temperature
The Sterling, VA rental market temperature is COOL. 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.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Sterling, VA is 40% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Sterling, VA?
The average rent in Sterling, VA is $2,950.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sterling, VA?
Houses in Sterling, VA rent between $850 - $6,787 with an average rent of $2,950.
3. How has the rent in Sterling, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Sterling, VA increased by $155
4. How much has the rent in Sterling, VA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Sterling, VA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Sterling, VA?
There are currently 124 rentals available in Sterling, VA.
6. How do rent prices in Sterling, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Sterling, VA is $2,950 — 40.48% higher the national average of $2,100.