Last updated on June 14, 2026

Average rent in
Dumfries, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Dumfries

$3,324/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dumfries is $3,324 per month as of June 2026. This is 70% above the national average rent, or $1,374 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dumfries

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dumfries rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dumfries, VA

Average rent prices in Dumfries have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Dumfries, VA

Rent prices in Dumfries vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dumfries is $1,825, whereas a house costs $3,299. 1-bedroom apartments in Dumfries run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,946

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,800

27%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,750

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,625

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,946

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dumfries, 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 Dumfries, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dumfries and Bristow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dumfries

Median rent price$3,324
increased by70%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dumfries, VA is 36% higher than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Discover rentals in Dumfries, VA

15087 Holleyside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Dumfries

Very nice basement apartment

15087 Holleyside Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

3629 Mcdowell Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Williamstown townhouse for rent in Dumfries

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,950

House for rent

Available Jan 12

2902 Buell Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Williamstown townhouse for rent in Dumfries

TOWNHOME - DUMFRIES, VA

2902 Buell Ct, Dumfries, VA 22026

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

15205 Streamside Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Dumfries

TOWNHOME - Colonial - DUMFRIES, VA

15205 Streamside Ct, Dumfries, VA 22025

3 beds

3 baths

$2,400

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dumfries, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Dumfries rental market.

How much is rent in Dumfries?

The average rent in Dumfries is $3,324 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dumfries?

Average rent prices in Dumfries have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Dumfries rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dumfries is 70% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,374 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dumfries?

To comfortably afford rent in Dumfries, you'd need to earn approximately $133,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Dumfries?

Dumfries, Virginia rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms experiencing a 6.6% decline from the previous year and two-bedrooms seeing an 8.8% increase.

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).

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