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Rental Market Trends in Dumfries, VA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Dumfries, VA is $1,887/month.

Rent in Dumfries is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.

$1,887/month

Average Rent

850 Sq Ft

Average Size

+6.6%

Change / Year

126

Available Apartments

Dumfries rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Dumfries average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Dumfries average $1,887 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Dumfries average $2,041 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Dumfries average $2,407 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,887/month
850 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,041/month
1,033 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,407/month
1,202 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,190/month
3,909 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,004/month
1,219 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,129/month
2,033 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Dumfries, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 6.6%, which averages out to $124 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Dumfries, VA

September 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 $1,887, you’ll want to make about $6,290 per month or $75,480 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.

City

Dumfries, VA

126 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Dumfries, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Triangle

    Triangle

    Avg Rent: $1,512/month

  • Quantico

    Quantico

    Avg Rent: $2,348/month

  • Woodbridge

    Woodbridge

    Avg Rent: $1,914/month

Apartment Communities in Dumfries We Think You'll Love

Briarwood Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

3511 Briarwood Dr,
Dumfries, VA 22026

1-2 Beds | $1,730 - $1,940

Oasis at Montclair

Oasis at Montclair

16500 Stedham Cir,
Dumfries, VA 22025

1-3 Beds | $1,904 - $2,896

Linden Park Apartments

Linden Park Apartments

3600 Jurgensen Dr,
Triangle, VA 22172

1-3 Beds | $1,437 - $2,016

The Harbor at Quantico Creek

The Harbor at Quantico Creek

17950 Curtis Dr,
Dumfries, VA 22026

1-2 Beds | $1,443 - $1,720

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Dumfries?

The average rent in Dumfries is $1,887 per month, which is 13.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Dumfries?

Rents in Dumfries, VA are increasing, with prices up 6.6% year-over-year and $124 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, VA, 50% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Virginia Dumfries Rental Trends

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 September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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