Average Rent in Dale City, VA

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Current Versus Historical Dale City, VA Rents

Dale City rentals average $1,100 for a studio rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,821, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,298 (-54.13%) year-over-year from $2,398 to $1,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (13.73%) year-over-year from $1,275 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (5.29%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (7.11%) year-over-year from $2,521 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-2.46%) year-over-year from $3,217 to $3,138. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 0.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.85% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.29	$1,100	$2,398 (-54.13%)	$2,600 (-57.69%)
1 BR	$12.89	$1,450	$1,275 (13.73%)	$1,408 (2.96%)
2 BR	$19.06	$2,000	$1,900 (5.29%)	$1,650 (21.21%)
3 BR	$19.53	$2,700	$2,521 (7.11%)	$2,300 (17.39%)
4+ BR	$18.22	$3,138	$3,217 (-2.46%)	$2,733 (14.79%)

Historical Rents in Dale City, VA

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Top Cities Near Dale City

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Dale City. The average rent in Dale City is currently $2,850 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lake Ridge, VA, with an average rent of $2,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Dale City, VA is Cherry Hill, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare Dale City, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.31% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Dale City, VA are about 5.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Dale City, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,000	$2,600
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,275	$1,800	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Dale City

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Dale City

There are a total of 1 counties located by Dale City, VA. One county in the area is Prince William, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,814. That's roughly around $18 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prince William, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,814. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,814, Prince William, VA is the most expensive county by Dale City, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Dale City, VA is 9.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dale City, VA is 3.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dale City, VA is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Prince William, VA	$1,200	$1,500	$2,200	$2,814

Top Zipcodes Near Dale City

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Dale City, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,675. A total of 3 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20110, Manassas, VA at $2,475 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,850 per month is 22193, Dale City, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dale City, VA is $1,500 per month. Or in other words, $10 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,050 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Dale City, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22193, Dale City, VA	$1,100	$1,400	$2,100	$2,850
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,725	$2,000	$2,550
22191, Marumsco, VA	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$2,800
20110, Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,000	$2,000	$2,475

Frequently Asked Questions - Dale City Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Dale City, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Dale City, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,821. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Dale City, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Dale City, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Dale City, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $7.29. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Dale City.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Dale City, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,450 and an average price per square feet of $12.89. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dale City.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Dale City, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $19.06. There are a total of 7 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Dale City.

How have rent prices in Dale City, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Dale City, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.54%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Dale City, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Dale City, VA is around $2,257/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.