Potomac Garden Apartments
1300 Sanderson Dr,
Sterling, VA 20164
1-2 Beds | $1,945 - $2,545
Rental Market Trends in Sterling, VA
What is the average rent in Sterling, VA?
$1,994/month
Average Rent
790 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Sterling, VA is $1,994 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,555/month, making Sterling one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Sterling, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,994 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,428 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,848 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sterling, VA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3%, which averages out to $60 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Sterling, VA
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Above $2,000
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling?
Based on current rent prices, Sugarland Run, Sterling Park and Countryside-Potomac Falls are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sterling.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling?
Based on current rent prices, Potomac Lakes, Countryside-Potomac Falls and Sterling Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sterling.
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Which Sterling neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sterling with the most apartments available are Countryside-Potomac Falls, Potomac Lakes and Sterling Park .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sterling, VA?
Because the average rent in Sterling is $1,994, you’ll want to make about $6,646 per month or $79,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Sterling, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sterling, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,974/month
$1,925/month
Two Bedroom
$2,439/month
$2,289/month
Three Bedroom
$2,860/month
$2,794/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.