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

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property at 16649 Geddy Ct

$1,095 - $1,900

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$1,095

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16649 Geddy Ct

WoodbridgeVA22191

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property at 15766 Nimes Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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15766 Nimes Ct

WoodbridgeVA22191

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property at 4606 Charlton Ct

$1,500

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$1,500

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4606 Charlton Ct

WoodbridgeVA22193
property at 14698 Colchester Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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14698 Colchester Rd

WoodbridgeVA22191

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property at 14684 Cloverdale Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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14684 Cloverdale Rd

WoodbridgeVA22193
property at 6231 Glen Wood Loop

$1,250

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$1,250

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6231 Glen Wood Loop

ManassasVA20112
property at 12276 Stevenson Ct

$1,600

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12276 Stevenson Ct

WoodbridgeVA22192

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Dale City, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Dale City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Dale City, VA is a Studio unit found at Friendship Place Apartments in the Potomac Club neighborhood priced from $1,130. Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments in the River Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,182. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dale City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Friendship Place Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 35599Studio,1BA$1,130
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park ApartmentsA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$1,182
River Run1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Potomac Woods Senior Living1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1,341
Dale ForestThe Darbydale1BR,1BA$1,452
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsAdams1BR,1BA$1,526
Park Landing, A 55+ Community1 Bedroom - Income Limits Apply1BR,1BA$1,550
Avana Stoney RidgeOne Bedroom One Bath (706 SF)1BR,1BA$1,573
The Landings at Markhams Grant ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60% Phase III1BR,1BA$1,599
Brightwood ForestThe Cloverdale1BR,1BA$1,605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dale City, VA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dale City area is the $2.10 price per square foot B1 Model at Preserve at Catons Crossing in the in the Saratoga Hunt neighborhood starting from $2,171. The second greatest value Dale City apartment is the The Harmony Model at Woodwind Villa Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.91 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.
Preserve at Catons CrossingB12BR,2BA$2.10
Woodwind Villa ApartmentsThe Harmony2BR,2BA$1.91
Wyndham Pointe ApartmentsRoxbury2BR,1BA$2.11
Broadstone at River OaksPreston2BR,1.5BA$2.12
Park Landing, A 55+ Community1 Bedroom - Income Limits Apply1BR,1BA$1.77
Glen Ridge Commons ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One and half Bathroom 60%2BR,1.5BA$2.11
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsAdams1BR,1BA$2.01
Dale ForestThe Darbydale1BR,1BA$2.07
River Run1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.04
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park ApartmentsA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$2.01

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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 Friendship Place Apartments listed at $1,130.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Dale City Apartment is $1,182 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 $1,430 at Friendship Place 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 Potomac Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,949.

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