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Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Forestdale, Dale City, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Forestdale
$2,550/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Forestdale is $2,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.
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Total rentals
Available rentals in Forestdale
14
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,537, whereas a house costs $2,797. 1-bedroom apartments in Forestdale run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,799.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,449 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,245 | No Change | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change |  14% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 8% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Birchdale | $2,450 | |
Cloverdale | $2,600 | |
Darbydale | $2,561 | |
Hillendale | $2,675 | |
Kerrydale | $2,372 | |
Kirkdale | $2,875 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,537 | - | - | |
Condos | $2,600 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,797 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,449
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,245
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
26%
Birchdale
Average rent
$2,450
Cloverdale
Average rent
$2,600
Darbydale
Average rent
$2,561
Hillendale
Average rent
$2,675
Kerrydale
Average rent
$2,372
Kirkdale
Average rent
$2,875
Apartments
Average rent
$1,537
Condos
Average rent
$2,600
Houses
Average rent
$2,797
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$800
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
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Forestdale, Dale City, VA is 4% higher than the median rent in Birchdale, Dale City, VA.
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5d+ ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Forestdale house for rent in Dale City
4 beds
2 baths
$2,895
House for rent
Available Aug 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 $2,550 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Forestdale?
Average rent prices in Forestdale have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $625 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 $102,000/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).