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Dumfries, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Dumfries, VA

Pricing Updated: 06/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Dumfries, VA area range in price from $950 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $3,445. The three Dumfries neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Williamstown at $2,095, Southbridge at $1,800, and Lake Montclair at $2,750. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Dumfries Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Williamstown$2,500$2,0952
Southbridge$3,100$1,8004
Lake Montclair$3,350$2,7503
Country Club Lake$3,700$95067
Montclair$3,775$1,55013
Wayside Village$4,250$9505

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria ParkA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$1,299
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
Linden Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Dumfries, VA

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Dumfries 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 Dumfries apartment is the The Vernon Model at Shorehaven Apartments starting at $1,878 with a $1.76 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Potomac Ridge ApartmentsLexington3BR,1.5BA$1.86
Shorehaven ApartmentsThe Vernon2BR,2BA$1.76
Shenandoah Station2BR Renovated2BR,2BA$2.04
Linden Park Apartments3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$2.31
Meridian Bay Apartments1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Cove1BR,1.5BA$2.67
Oasis at MontclairA11BR,1BA$2.71
Broadstone at River Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.22
Briarwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.52
East Gate Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2.17
Victoria Park and Woods at Victoria ParkA1_VictoriaPark1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dumfries

What type of rentals are currently available in Dumfries?

There are currently 32 Apartments for Rent in Dumfries, VA with pricing that ranges from $875 to $12,711. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Dumfries ranging from $950 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Dumfries?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Dumfries ranges from $950 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,903.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Dumfries?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Dumfries range from $1,719 to $12,711, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,095 to $3,592. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,300.

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