Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Dumfries, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Dumfries

$3,000/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dumfries is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dumfries

38

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dumfries rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 Dumfries, VA

Rent prices in Dumfries vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dumfries is $1,720, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Dumfries run $1,575 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

33%

1 bedroom

$1,500

3%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,990

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,750

9%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,600

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

33%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,297
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dumfries, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Discover rentals in Dumfries, VA

4205 Williams Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dumfries

Basement Apartment

4205 Williams Ct #1, Dumfries, VA 22026

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3511 Briarwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Dumfries

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
16150 Taconic Cir - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Dumfries

Residential Lease, DUMFRIES, VA

16150 Taconic Cir, Dumfries, VA 22025

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
17419 & 17423 WILSON Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dumfries

Residential Lease, DUMFRIES, VA

17419 & 17423 WILSON Street, Dumfries, VA 22026

3 beds

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $3,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dumfries?

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

How does Dumfries rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dumfries is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Winter months like December and January offer the best rental deals in Dumfries, with rents running about 47% lower than peak August prices. December and November are also the least competitive months with reduced demand.

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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