Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Average rent in
Dale City, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Dale City
$2,500/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Dale City is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Dale City
29
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Dale City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Dale City, VA
Average rent prices in Dale City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Dale City, VA
Rent prices in Dale City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dale City is $1,839, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Dale City run $1,622 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,851.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,475 | 5% |  14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,851 | 1% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $2,550 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,995 | 3% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchdale | $2,392 | |
Cloverdale | $2,640 | |
Evansdale | $2,600 | |
Forestdale | $3,000 | |
Kerrydale | $2,200 | |
Kirkdale | $2,900 | |
Nottingdale | $2,345 | |
Oakdale | $2,995 | |
Ridgedale | $1,940 | |
Trentdale | $2,092 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,839 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 2% | 2% | |
Rooms | $812 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,851
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
Evansdale
Average rent
$2,600
Birchdale
Average rent
$2,392
Kerrydale
Average rent
$2,200
Trentdale
Average rent
$2,092
Cloverdale
Average rent
$2,640
Nottingdale
Average rent
$2,345
Forestdale
Average rent
$3,000
Ridgedale
Average rent
$1,940
Kirkdale
Average rent
$2,900
Oakdale
Average rent
$2,995
Apartments
Average rent
$1,839
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$812
The table above reflects average rent prices in Dale City, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Dale City, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Dale City and Bristow by all bedroom counts and property types.
Dale City
28%higher than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Dale City, VA is 1% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$2,200
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12%$2,700
1%$2,900
12%$2,930
$2,650
6%Discover rentals in Dale City, VA
5d+ ago
Birchdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
14806 Bryan Ct, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Birchdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
3389 Benbow Ct, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,245
House for rent
5d+ ago
Evansdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
4413 Ensbrook Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,392
House for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Evansdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
4888 Dane Ridge Cir, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Trentdale house for rent in Dale City
6173 Tag Ct, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Jun 12
5d+ ago
Birchdale house for rent in Dale City
14707 Brook Dr, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
22m ago
13525 Grayson Hill Cir, Dale City, VA 22191
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,763–$2,419
Apartment for rent
22m ago
Verified
14321 Wrangler Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3397 Babbitt Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,634–$2,547
Apartment for rent
22m ago
13525 Grayson Hill Cir, Dale City, VA 22191
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,763–$2,419
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Birchdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
14806 Bryan Ct, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
22m ago
Verified
14321 Wrangler Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3397 Babbitt Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,634–$2,547
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Kerrydale house for rent in Dale City
4419 Kentmore Dr, Dale City, VA 22193
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Birchdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
2753 Bixby Rd, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,400
House for rent
22m ago
Verified
14321 Wrangler Ln, Dale City, VA 22193
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,432–$2,339
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22m ago
13525 Grayson Hill Cir, Dale City, VA 22191
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,763–$2,419
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,800
$2,700
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 20
5d+ ago
Birchdale townhouse for rent in Dale City
14806 Bryan Ct, Dale City, VA 22193
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Dale City, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Dale City rental market.
How much is rent in Dale City?
The average rent in Dale City is $2,500 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Dale City?
Average rent prices in Dale City have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Dale City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Dale City is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dale City?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Dale City are Ridgedale ($1,940/mo), Trentdale ($2,092/mo), and Kerrydale ($2,200/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Dale City?
To comfortably afford rent in Dale City, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Dale City?
Dale City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).