Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dale City, VA from $1,000 (28 Rentals)

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Brightwood Forest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brightwood Forest

3397 Babbitt LnWoodbridge, VA 22193

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BellaVista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

BellaVista

13940 Longwood Manor CtWoodbridge, VA 22191
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Dale City, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dale City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dale City, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Potomac Woods Senior Living in the Potomac Club neighborhood priced from $1,379. River Run Senior Apartments in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,420. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dale City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Potomac Woods Senior Living1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1,379
River Run Senior Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420
Dominion Middle RidgeAustin1BR,1BA$1,426
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsAdams1BR,1BA$1,469
Park Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Signal Hill Apartment HomesOne Bedroom (A1A)1BR,1BA$1,576
Avana Stoney RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR,1BA$1,633
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1BA$1,657
Elevations One2/12BR,1BA$1,675
Misty Ridge ApartmentsAppalachian1BR,1BA$1,691

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dale City, VA and Nearby

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dale City area is the $1.05 price per square foot 15690 Pike Trail Model at 15690 Pike Trail in the in the River Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Dale City apartment is the The Potomac Model at Orchard Mills starting at $2,299 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the River Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dale City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
15690 Pike Trail15690 Pike Trail5BR,2.5BA$1.05
Orchard MillsThe Potomac3BR,2BA$2.02
ShorehavenVernon2BR,2BA$1.81
Woodwind Villa ApartmentsThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.99
Wyndham Pointe ApartmentsRoxbury2BR,1BA$1.97
The Landings at Markhams Grant ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase III2BR,2BA$1.97
Brightwood ForestThe Forestdale2BR,2BA$1.93
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1.5BA$1.79
Park Landing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.98
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsAdams1BR,1BA$1.93

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Getting Around Dale City, VA

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

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43 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dale City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Dale City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Dale City is at The Kincaid at Caton Hill listed at $1,720.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dale City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dale City Apartment is $1,379 at Potomac Woods Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Dale City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Dale City is starting from $1,540 at Potomac Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Dale City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Dale City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elevations One and starts from $1,850.

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