Rent in Sterling, VA
Across Sterling's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,610 a month, with figures from $1,892–$2,860. The highest typical rent is in 20167 ($2,760) and the lowest in 20164 ($2,271). Owner-occupied homes in Loudoun County pay about 0.85% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,345 | $1,758–$2,480 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $2,330 | $1,670–$2,590 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,610 | $1,892–$2,860 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $3,109 | $2,557–$3,640 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $3,662 | $2,764–$4,290 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Sterling ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Sterling, VA?
- About $2,610 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,892–$2,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Sterling, VA?
- About $2,330 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,670–$2,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Sterling, VA?
- About $3,109 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,557–$3,640. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Sterling, VA?
- About $2,345 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,758–$2,480. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Sterling, VA?
- About $3,662 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,764–$4,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Sterling ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 20167 has the highest typical rent at $2,760 a month, and 20164 the lowest at $2,271.
- What is the property tax rate in Sterling, VA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Loudoun County pay a typical 0.85% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Sterling rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).