
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Dumfries, VA from $800 (10 Rentals)
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Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park
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Dumfries, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dumfries?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Dumfries 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $875 | $6,602 |
Dumfries 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,341 | $1,500 | $7,622 |
Dumfries 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,344 | $1,719 | $3,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dumfries, VA
Pricing Updated: 06/09/2025Current apartment rentals in the Dumfries, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dumfries Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Montclair | $1,400 | $1,300 | 1 |
Southbridge | $2,055 | $1,290 | 60 |
Williamstown | $2,055 | $1,300 | 55 |
Country Club Lake | $2,875 | $1,300 | 122 |
Cheapest Available Dumfries Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dumfries, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,299. East Gate Apartments in the South Riding Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dumfries apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park | A1_VictoriaPark | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,506 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dumfries, VA
As of June 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dumfries area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Vernon Model at Shorehaven Apartments in the in the River Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,878. The second greatest value Dumfries apartment is the 2BR Renovated Model at Shenandoah Station starting at $1,965 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the River Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Dumfries apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Shorehaven Apartments | The Vernon | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
Shenandoah Station | 2BR Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $2.04 |
Oasis at Montclair | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
Potomac Ridge Apartments | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Broadstone at River Oaks | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Meridian Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath, Ballaster | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
Linden Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
River Oaks | Occoquan | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park | A1_VictoriaPark | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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Best Local Schools in Dumfries, VA
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Getting Around Dumfries, VA
Walk Score®
43 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
31 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Dumfries Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Dumfries?
The cheapest apartment in Dumfries is Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park which is listed at $1,299, while the average apartment in Dumfries costs $2,096.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Dumfries?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 74 regular apartments in Dumfries that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Dumfries?
Cheap apartments in Dumfries have an average cost of $503 which is $1,593 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dumfries.
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