Sterling, VA Rental Market Trends
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Sterling is $1,789, a 5% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,710.
Average Rent in Sterling, VA
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $1,789 | 5% | 1,019 sq. ft. |
The average size for a Sterling, VA apartment is 1,019 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
Sterling, VA Apartment Rent Ranges
- $1,001-$1,5009%
- $1,501-$2,00070%
- > $2,00021%
Sterling, VA Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households26%
- Owner-occupied Households73%
7,236 or 26% of the households in Sterling, VA are renter-occupied while 20,273 or 73% are owner-occupied.
Sterling, VA Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2017 | Jul / 2017 | Nov / 2017 | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Jan / 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling, VA | $1,642 | $1,716 | $1,645 | $1,665 | $1,670 | $1,710 | $1,757 | $1,854 | $1,789 |
| National | $1,347 | $1,379 | $1,381 | $1,384 | $1,420 | $1,429 | $1,433 | $1,469 |
How Sterling Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $1,118 | 4% |
| Arlington | $2,236 | 4% |
| Newport News | $970 | 3% |
| Alexandria | $1,742 | 2% |
| Virginia Beach | $1,221 | 4% |
| Herndon | $1,887 | 6% |
| Ashburn | $1,820 | 4% |
| Reston | $2,077 | 5% |
| Herndon Town | $1,860 | 6% |
| McNair | $1,898 | 5% |
| Sterling | $1,789 | 5% |
For more information about the Sterling rental trends, check out our monthly rent report
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