- Virginia /
- Loudoun County /
- Sterling
Sterling, VA: Apartments and Area Information
powered by: Citysearch
Find neighborhood retail establishments and services that are important to you when searching for your new apartment.
powered by: Citysearch
Popular Places in Sterling
Personal Services
Quick Facts About Sterling
- Avg. Household Income: $80,648
- Avg. Commute Time: 31.0 min
- Population: 169,599
- Sales Taxes: 5%
- Zip Code: 20176
Photos of Sterling
Why Sterling Could be Your Next Hometown
Originally known as Guilford, in the 1960s the area underwent improvement and was later called Sterling Park. The name was then shortened to Sterling. Sterling lies just northeast of Dulles International Airport with easy access to nearby Herndon and Reston.
Along with Herndon and Reston, Sterling has gone through massive growth since the completion of the Dulles Airport in 1962. The area today is diverse and a popular business and residential area. Shopping, dining and entertainment can be found nearby at the popular Dulles Town Center and Dulles Expo Center.
Sterling Links
Find rentals: Sterling
Do you like this area? If so, search now to find apartments for rent in Sterling or check out apartments in these neighborhoods:
View Map: Sterling
Click an icon to view more information about these apartments in Sterling.

Must-have Match
Nice-to-have Match