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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dahlgren 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,849 | $1,275 | $3,492 |
| Dahlgren 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,207 | $1,489 | $7,360 |
| Dahlgren 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,356 | $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. The Melrose Apartments in the River Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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 |
| The Melrose Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| Crossland Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,492 |
| Smallwood Gardens | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,529 |
| Village Lake Apartments | The Heron | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
| New Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,571 |
| New Post Apartments | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,614 |
| Fox Chase Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,628 |
| Tripoli Landing | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Palmer | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,662 |
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dahlgren area is the $1.88 price per square foot Tydings II Townhome (With Garage) Model at EVOLV at Stonehaven in the in the Wooded Glen neighborhood starting from $3,460. The second greatest value Dahlgren apartment is the Tydings Model at Highlands EVOLV Rental Townhomes starting at $3,295 with a $1.95 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 | $1.88 |
| Highlands EVOLV Rental Townhomes | Tydings | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.95 |
| Crescent Pointe Townhomes | 3 BR, 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Gleneagles Apartments | The Victoria | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included* | Bungalow | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Links at Gleneagles | The Ervine | 2BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| New Post Apartments | 3BR | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Coachman's Landing Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| New Forest Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Crossland Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 The Bungalows @ Dahlgren- utilities included* and starts from $1,686.
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