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Rental Market Trends in Dumfries, VA

What is the average rent in Dumfries, VA?

$1,838/month

Average Rent

850 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Dumfries, VA is $1,838 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Dumfries rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Dumfries, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,838 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,992 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,230 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,838/month
850 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,992/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,230/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,756/month
1,371 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Dumfries, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $73 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Dumfries, VA
Last Updated March 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Dumfries, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Dumfries, VA?

Because the average rent in Dumfries is $1,838, you’ll want to make about $6,126 per month or $73,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Dumfries, VA

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Oasis at Montclair

Oasis at Montclair

16500 Stedham Cir,
Dumfries, VA 22025

$2,122 - $4,437 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Linden Park Apartments

Linden Park Apartments

3600 Jurgensen Dr,
Triangle, VA 22172

$1,534 - $2,106 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

Shorehaven

Shorehaven

2900 Shorehaven Way,
Dumfries, VA 22026

$1,693 - $2,287 Plus Fees

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The Melrose Apartments

The Melrose Apartments

18194 Purvis Dr,
Triangle, VA 22172

$1,480 - $1,830 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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