What is the average apartment size in Dumfries?

The average size for a Dumfries, VA apartment is 977 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Dumfries?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Dumfries is $2,028 per month, a 0.76% increase from last year’s average of $2,013.

What is the average apartment size in Dumfries?

The typical apartment in Dumfries offers about 977 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Dumfries, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dumfries?

The typical rent budget in Dumfries ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dumfries?

In Dumfries, 23% of households rent while 77% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Dumfries is $2,028, a 0.76% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,013.

One-bedroom apartments provide 776 square feet for $1,814, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,081 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,175 sq ft) for $2,297, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Dumfries, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,028	977 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,814	776 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,081	1,043 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,297	1,175 sq. ft.

Dumfries, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Dumfries, VA have increased by 0.76% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,013 to $2,028.

What's the typical rent budget in Dumfries, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Dumfries, VA (54%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Dumfries, VA?

407 or 23% of the households in Dumfries, VA are renter-occupied while 1,328 or 77% are owner-occupied.

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How Dumfries Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dumfries	$2,028
Fairfax	$2,381
Arlington	$2,664
Henrico	$1,599
Alexandria	$2,185
Richmond	$1,573
Fredericksburg	$1,891
Newport News	$1,405
Norfolk	$1,557
Charlottesville	$2,073
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Springfield, VA	$2,195
Centreville, VA	$2,481
Lorton, VA	$2,221
Stafford, VA	$2,005
Woodbridge	$2,063
Falls Church, VA	$2,338
Manassas, VA	$2,050
Annandale, VA	$2,213

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Dumfries apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.