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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Dumfries?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $1,149 | $2,340 |
| Dumfries 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,084 | $1,564 | $2,463 |
| Dumfries 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $1,805 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dumfries, VA
Pricing Updated: 01/24/2026Current apartment rentals in the Dumfries, VA area range in price from $1,149 to $4,813 with an overall median price of $2,316. The three Dumfries neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Quantico Center at $1,149, Southbridge at $1,149, and Wayside Village at $1,149. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dumfries Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantico Center | $2,245 | $1,149 | 81 |
| Southbridge | $2,270 | $1,149 | 88 |
| Wayside Village | $2,270 | $1,149 | 82 |
| Williamstown | $2,270 | $1,149 | 86 |
| Lake Montclair | $2,299 | $1,455 | 123 |
| Montclair | $2,299 | $1,460 | 94 |
| Country Club Lake | $2,560 | $1,455 | 226 |
Cheapest Available Dumfries Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Dumfries, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Southampton in the River Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,149. Quantico Court in the South Riding Station neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Dumfries apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| East Gate Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria Park Apartments | A1_WoodsatVictoriaPark | 1BR,1BA | $1,464 |
| Potomac Ridge Apartments | Hamilton | 2BR,1BA | $1,564 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dumfries, VA
As of January 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Dumfries area is the $0.99 price per square foot 16718 Tintagel Ct Model at 16718 Tintagel Ct, Unit 16718 Tintagel ct in the in the River Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,780. The second greatest value Dumfries apartment is the Lyman 3BR Model at Quantico starting at $2,595 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the South Riding Station 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16718 Tintagel Ct, Unit 16718 Tintagel ct | 16718 Tintagel Ct | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Quantico | Lyman 3BR | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.57 |
| Wyndham Pointe Apartments | Strathmore | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Linden Park Apartments | 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.06 |
| Broadstone at River Oaks | Preston | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| Meridian Bay Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Cove | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.42 |
| The Overlook at Quantico | 1BR Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| Potomac Ridge Apartments | Adams | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Shorehaven | Belvoir | 1BR,1BA | $2.26 |
| Quantico Court | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
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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 Southampton which is listed at $1,149, while the average apartment in Dumfries costs $2,316.
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 246 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 $657 which is $1,659 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Dumfries.
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