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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 Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,299. 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
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria ParkA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$1,299
River Run Senior Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,420
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1BA$1,527
Orchard MillsThe Hillcrest1BR,1BA$1,575
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsHamilton2BR,1BA$1,605
Misty Ridge ApartmentsAppalachian1BR,1BA$1,644
Avana Stoney RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR,1BA$1,656
Elevations One2/12BR,1BA$1,675
Windsor ParkDarby1BR,1BA$1,720

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

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dale City area is the $1.86 price per square foot Lexington Model at Potomac Ridge Apartments in the in the River Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Dale City apartment is the The Harmony Model at Woodwind Villa Apartments starting at $1,986 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Saratoga Hunt 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.
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsLexington3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Woodwind Villa ApartmentsThe Harmony2BR,2BA$2.00
The Landings at Markhams Grant ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Phase III2BR,2BA$1.97
Brightwood ForestThe Forestdale2BR,2BA$2.03
Springwoods at Lake RidgeThe Willow2BR,2BA$2.06
Dale ForestThe Ferndale2BR,1.5BA$1.69
Elevations One2/12BR,1BA$2.16
Orchard MillsThe Hillcrest1BR,1BA$2.23
River Run Senior Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria ParkA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$2.21

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Getting Around Dale City, VA

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44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

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 $1,299 at Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park.

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 $1,567 at Dale Forest.

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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