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Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
Forestdale, Dale City, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forestdale
$2,500/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Forestdale is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Forestdale
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Forestdale rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Forestdale, Dale City, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Forestdale, Dale City, VA
Average rent prices in Forestdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Forestdale, Dale City, VA
Rent prices in Forestdale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Forestdale is $1,525, whereas a house costs $2,847. 1-bedroom apartments in Forestdale run $1,510 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,591.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,505 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,435 |  35% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 28% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | No Change | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,085 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchdale | $2,600 | |
Cloverdale | $2,995 | |
Darbydale | $2,495 | |
Hillendale | $2,700 | |
Kerrydale | $2,400 | |
Kirkdale | $2,074 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,525 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,524 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,847 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,192 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,505
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
35%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last year
28%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,085
Birchdale
Average rent
$2,600
Cloverdale
Average rent
$2,995
Darbydale
Average rent
$2,495
Hillendale
Average rent
$2,700
Kerrydale
Average rent
$2,400
Kirkdale
Average rent
$2,074
Apartments
Average rent
$1,525
Condos
Average rent
$2,524
Houses
Average rent
$2,847
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,192
The table above reflects average rent prices in Forestdale, 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 Forestdale, Dale City, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Forestdale and Birchdale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Forestdale
32%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forestdale, Dale City, VA is 4% lower than the median rent in Birchdale, Dale City, VA.
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Discover rentals in Forestdale, Dale City, VA
5d+ ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,895
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Sep 10
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Frequently asked questions for Forestdale, Dale City, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Forestdale rental market.
How much is rent in Forestdale?
The average rent in Forestdale is $2,500 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forestdale?
Average rent prices in Forestdale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Forestdale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Forestdale is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Forestdale?
To comfortably afford rent in Forestdale, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).