Sterling, VA Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,560
1-year change
+1.4%
$36/mo
5-year change
+26.2%
$531/mo
10-year change
+51.1%
$866/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Sterling

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,676/mo—0.0%
2016$1,673/mo-0.2%-0.2%
2017$1,731/mo+3.5%+3.3%
2018$1,745/mo+0.8%+4.1%
2019$1,795/mo+2.9%+7.1%
2020$1,876/mo+4.5%+11.9%
2021$1,909/mo+1.8%+13.9%
2022$2,130/mo+11.6%+27.1%
2023$2,294/mo+7.7%+36.9%
2024$2,405/mo+4.8%+43.5%
2025$2,499/mo+3.9%+49.1%
2026$2,544/mo+1.8%+51.8%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Sterling changed since 2015?

Median rent in Sterling, VA was $1,645 in 2015-01 and is $2,560 as of 2026-09 — a change of $915 per month over 11 years.

How much has Sterling rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Sterling, VA has changed +26.2% ($531 per month). The current median is $2,560.

What has rent in Sterling done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Sterling, VA has changed +51.1% ($866 per month). It is now $2,560.

Is rent in Sterling going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Sterling, VA has increased +1.4% ($36/mo). Current median: $2,560.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.