Last updated on July 29, 2026

Average rent in
Dumfries, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Dumfries

$3,200/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dumfries is $3,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 66% above the national average rent, or $1,270 more per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dumfries

47

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 decreased by 6% 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 Dumfries, VA

Rent prices in Dumfries vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dumfries is $1,862, whereas a house costs $3,246. 1-bedroom apartments in Dumfries run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,766.

Listings

Studio

$1,449

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,766

19%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,875

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,650

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,449

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,766

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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$3,200
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dumfries, VA is 19% higher than the median rent in Bristow, VA.

Discover rentals in Dumfries, VA

3511 Briarwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Dumfries

3 beds

2 baths

$2,035

Apartment for rent

2819 Banks Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Williamstown townhouse for rent in Dumfries

TOWNHOME - Colonial, Contemporary - DUMFRIES, VA

2819 Banks Ct, Dumfries, VA 22026

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,395

House for rent

2902 Buell Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

15748 Widewater Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Dumfries

TOWNHOME - Colonial - DUMFRIES, VA

15748 Widewater Dr, Dumfries, VA 22025

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,500

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 $3,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dumfries?

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

How does Dumfries rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dumfries is 66% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,270 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 $128,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Dumfries average around $1,310/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,120/month.

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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