
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Dale City, VA from $850 (39 Rentals)
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14220 Fallbrook Ln

2901 Glory Ct

13297 Packard Dr, Unit Basement

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Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments

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River Run

15242 Streamside Ct

4816 Kilbane Rd

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Potomac Woods Senior Living
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4816 Kilbane Rd

3807 Forestdale Ave

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Dale Forest

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Friendship Place Apartments

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Virginia Commons

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Orchard Mills

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Elevations One

3428 Brahms Dr

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Riverwoods Apartments, Riverwoods at Lake Ridge Apartments & Riverwoods at Towne Square Townhomes
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4098 Camelot Ct

4098 Camelot Ct

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Broadstone at River Oaks

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Brightwood Forest

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Misty Ridge

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Avana Stoney Ridge

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Kensington Place

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Shorehaven

13245 Orkin Ln
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12806 Colby Dr

14684 Cloverdale Rd

4320 Eileen Ct

Victoria Park & The Woods at Victoria Park

15306 Bronco Way

Springwoods at Lake Ridge

15255 Streamside Ct

Windsor Park

1985 Partree Ct
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2692 Cast Off Loop

BellaVista

2139 Callao Ct
Dale City, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dale City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dale City Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $1,432 | $1,995 |
| Dale City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $850 | $7,000 |
| Dale City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,500 | $9,928 |
| Dale City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,820 | $3,967 |
| Dale City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $2,100 | $2,850 |
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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 Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,202. River Run in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dale City apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments | A1_WoodsatVictoriaPark | 1BR, 1BA | $1,202 |
| River Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Potomac Woods Senior Living | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,382 |
| Dale Forest | A2: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,409 |
| Friendship Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 60044 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,450 |
| Orchard Mills | The Hillcrest | 1BR, 1BA | $1,499 |
| Elevations One | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,500 |
| Springwoods at Lake Ridge | The Pine | 1BR, 1BA | $1,540 |
| Windsor Park | Kensington | 1BR, 1BA | $1,570 |
| Riverwoods Apartments, Riverwoods at Lake Ridge Apartments & Riverwoods at Towne Square Townhomes | A1_Riverwoods | 1BR, 1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dale City, VA and Nearby
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dale City area is the $2.06 price per square foot Essex Model at Dominion Middle Ridge in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood starting from $2,393. The second greatest value Dale City apartment is the C3 Model at County Center Crossing in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood starting at $2,364 with a $2.04 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dale City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominion Middle Ridge | Essex | 3BR, 2BA | $2.06 |
| County Center Crossing | C3 | 3BR, 2BA | $2.04 |
| The Fitzgerald | 2/2 | 2BR, 2BA | $2.07 |
| Park Landing, A 55+ Community | Two Bed, Two Bath, TC60% | 2BR, 2BA | $2.04 |
| Wyndham Pointe Apartments | Fairfax | 2BR, 1BA | $2.11 |
| Glen Ridge Commons Apartments | Two Bedroom One and half Bathroom 60% | 2BR, 1.5BA | $2.18 |
| Elevations One | 2/1 | 2BR, 1BA | $2.13 |
| Springwoods at Lake Ridge | The Pine | 1BR, 1BA | $2.16 |
| Orchard Mills | The Hillcrest | 1BR, 1BA | $2.12 |
| River Run | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $2.04 |
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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 Dale Forest listed at $1,464.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Dale City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dale City Apartment is $1,202 at Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments.
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 $1,504 at Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park 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 $1,895.
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