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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren Studio Apartments | $1,550 | $1,450 | $1,650 |
| Dahlgren 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,853 | $1,275 | $2,440 |
| Dahlgren 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,439 | $5,327 |
| Dahlgren 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $1,686 | $3,565 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Dahlgren, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Quantico Court in the South Riding Station neighborhood priced from $1,275. Aquia Terrace in the Orchard Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,447. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dahlgren apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Aquia Terrace | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
| 145 Quailwood Pky | 0 bed/1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Ultris Courthouse Square | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Smallwood Gardens | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,529 |
| Fox Chase Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,587 |
| Brookmont Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,612 |
| The Overlook at Quantico | 2BR Classic | 2BR,2BA | $1,650 |
| Village Lake Apartments | The Osprey | 1BR,1BA | $1,655 |
| Palmer | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,662 |
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dahlgren area is the $1.77 price per square foot Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) Model at EVOLV at Stonehaven in the in the Wooded Glen neighborhood starting from $3,263. The second greatest value Dahlgren apartment is the Tydings Model at Highlands EVOLV Rental Townhomes starting at $3,112 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Wooded Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dahlgren apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVOLV at Stonehaven | Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.77 |
| Highlands EVOLV Rental Townhomes | Tydings | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included* | Bungalow | 3BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| New Post Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Smallwood Gardens | C1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Coachman's Landing Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.96 |
| New Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Carriage Pointe Condominiums | Aquia | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Aquia Terrace | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dahlgren Apartment is $1,275 at Quantico Court.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dahlgren is starting from $1,529 at Smallwood Gardens.
The best deal on a cheap Dahlgren Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crescent Pointe Townhomes and starts from $1,800.
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