Average Rent in Dale City, VA

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Current Versus Historical Dale City, VA Rents

Dale City rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,799, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,076 (-51.82%) year-over-year from $2,076 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $121 (-7.45%) year-over-year from $1,621 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $119 (-4.83%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,348. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (11.49%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $91 (3.05%) year-over-year from $2,982 to $3,073. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.47% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.70% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$6.06	$1,500	$1,621 (-7.45%)	$1,042 (44.00%)
2 BR	$14.58	$2,348	$2,467 (-4.83%)	$2,025 (15.93%)
3 BR	$19.35	$2,750	$2,467 (11.49%)	$2,350 (17.02%)
4+ BR	$18.84	$3,073	$2,982 (3.05%)	$2,733 (12.41%)

Historical Rents in Dale City, VA

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Top Cities Near Dale City

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Dale City. The average rent in Dale City is currently $2,900 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Manassas, VA, with an average rent of $2,450, 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 $3,200 per month.

Let's compare Dale City, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 2.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Dale City, VA are about 7.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.50% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Dale City, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,035	$2,450
Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,375	$2,300	$2,800
Neabsco, VA	N/A	$1,500	$2,770	$3,000
Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,425	$1,888	$3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Dale City

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Dale City

There are a total of 2 counties located by Dale City, VA. Some of these counties include Manassas, VA and Prince William, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Manassas, VA. Its average rent per month is $2,450. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,999, Prince William, VA is the most expensive county by Dale City, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Dale City, VA is 10.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Dale City, VA is 8.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,035	$2,450
Prince William, VA	$1,300	$1,550	$2,250	$2,999

Top Zipcodes Near Dale City

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Dale City, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,800. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20110, Manassas, VA at $2,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,250 per month is 22026, Cherry Hill, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Dale City, VA is $1,600 per month. Or in other words, $17 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,300 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 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	N/A	$1,500	$2,370	$2,800
22192, Lake Ridge, VA	N/A	$1,700	$2,300	$2,800
22191, Marumsco, VA	$1,100	$1,500	$2,770	$2,983
22026, Cherry Hill, VA	N/A	$1,600	$1,888	$3,250
20110, Manassas, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,035	$2,600

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 $2,799. 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 one bedroom apartment in Dale City, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.06. There are a total of 3 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 $2,348 and an average price per square feet of $14.58. There are a total of 10 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 -0.52%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Dale City, VA is around $2,239/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.