What is the average apartment size in Dale City?

The average size for a Dale City, Prince William County, VA apartment is 852 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 Dale City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Dale City is $1,741 per month, a 3.98% decrease from last year’s average of $1,813.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Dale City?

In Dale City, studios rent for $1,523 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,584 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,830 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Dale City?

The typical apartment in Dale City offers about 852 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Dale City?

Studio apartments in Dale City average 521 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 696 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 949 sq. ft.

Dale City, Prince William County, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Dale City?

The typical rent budget in Dale City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 90% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Dale City?

In Dale City, 21% of households rent while 79% 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 Dale City is $1,741, a 3.98% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,813.

Studio Apartments at $1,523 offer the most budget-friendly option with 521 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 696 square feet for $1,584, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,830 offer 949 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Dale City, Prince William County, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,741	852 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,523	521 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,584	696 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,830	949 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Dale City, Prince William County, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Dale City, Prince William County, VA have decreased by 3.98% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,813 to $1,741.

What's the typical rent budget in Dale City, Prince William County, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Dale City, Prince William County, VA (90%) 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 Dale City, Prince William County, VA?

4,604 or 21% of the households in Dale City, Prince William County, VA are renter-occupied while 16,845 or 79% are owner-occupied.

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How Dale City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Dale City	$1,741
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
Annandale, VA	$2,213
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
Vienna, VA	$2,489

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 Dale City 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.