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Property Managers in Sterling, VA

Compare top property management companies in Sterling, VA. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

Peake Management, Inc.
Lindsey Peake
McLean, VA [ Serves Alexandria, Leesburg, Manassas, Fairfax +22 more ]
Unverified
Peake Management, Inc. has specialized inNorthern Virginia property management since 1982. While our client base has long consisted of members of the Foreign Service and military, we workwith relocation companies and investors of all sorts, whether local or all over the world. We have hadsteady growth every single year due to thecontinuing referrals from our existing and past clients. We're easy to work with and appreciate our great clients.
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H.O.M.E. Management, LLC
Dianna L. Clarke
Sterling, VA
Unverified
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H.O.M.E. Management, LLC
Gerald L. Clarke
Sterling, VA
Unverified
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Independent Property Mgmt LLC
Paul Challis
Sterling, VA
Unverified
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Rental market in Sterling: rising rents

In Sterling, Census median gross rent rose about 27.6% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows renters in 22.1% of homes, a population of 432,998, up 9.6% over five years, and vacancy near 2.7%. The typical home is valued near $743,800, and the median household earns about $181,765 a year, with renters spending a median 27.8% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+3% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+-0% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+3% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+27.6% Rent trend, 5-yr
27.8% Rent-to-income

People & households

22.1% Renter-occupied
432,998 Population
+9.6% Population, 5-yr
$181,765 Median household income

Housing stock

2.7% Vacancy rate
$743,800 Median home value
2002 Median year built
82.4% Single-family homes

Jobs

3.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +3% 3-bed 0% 4-bed +3%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 22.1% Owners 77.9%

A professional property manager in Sterling generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 82.4% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 2.7%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 3.6% as of August 2026. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Sterling?

Over the last five years, Census median gross rent rose roughly 27.6%.

How do rents in Sterling compare to the national average?

Versus the national average: two-bedroom +3%, three-bedroom +-0%, four-bedroom +3%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Sterling?

About 22.1% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 432,998 grew 9.6% over five years. Vacancy runs near 2.7%.

Is Sterling a good market for rental property?

This is a tight market, where well-kept units lease quickly. Renters make up 22.1% of households and vacancy sits near 2.7%. Three-bedroom rents run about -0% above the national average, and rents rose about 27.6% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).