
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairland Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (46 Rentals)
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Brent Place

Key Towers

Whitestone at Landmark

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

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Arbor Park of Alexandria

Landmark Terrace

Arrive Alexandria
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South Port

Bren Mar Apartments

5831 Quantrell Ave

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Crystal Woods

The Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn

5929 Quantrell Ave

Contempo NOVA

Edlandria
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Sullivan Place

6390 8th Cir

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Curve 6100

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6260 Edsall Road, Unit 402, Unit 402

5614 Bismach Dr, Unit Valley Park Alexandria, Unit Valley Park Alexandria

5614 Bismach Dr

6101 Edsall Rd, Unit 610, Unit 610

Edsall Station - Section 8

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Edsall Gardens

5801 Quantrell Ave

Lerner Morningside

426 N Armistead St

491 N Armistead St

Landmark Ridge

301 N Beauregard St
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5201 Brawood St

Parliaments

ReNew Springfield

4108 Mangalore Dr

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Ravensworth

5420 Charlottesville Rd

Springfield Square
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Fairland, Alexandria, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairland Studio Apartments | $1,695 | $1,359 | $2,549 |
| Fairland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,081 | $1,302 | $7,053 |
| Fairland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,443 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Fairland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,920 | $3,709 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairland Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA.
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Cheapest Available Fairland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairland area of Washington, VA is a Studio unit found at Key Towers priced from $1,359. Whitestone at Landmark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,513. Here are the most affordable Fairland apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,359 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Brownstone | Studio,1BA | $1,513 |
| Excelsior Tower | Winchester | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,598 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,602 |
| Arrive Alexandria | Hawthorn | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage | 1BR,1BA | $1,659 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,714 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairland, VA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairland area is the $2.27 price per square foot 3x1.5 1100 sf Model at Fairmont Gardens in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,493. The second greatest value Fairland apartment is the Buchanan Model at Springfield Square starting at $2,232 with a $2.14 price per square foot in the Kings Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Gardens | 3x1.5 1100 sf | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.27 |
| Springfield Square | Buchanan | 2BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Landmark Towers | Large One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairland is under $1,714.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairland?
The cheapest apartment in Fairland is Key Towers which is listed at $1,557, while the average apartment in Fairland costs $2,853.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairland?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Fairland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairland?
Cheap apartments in Fairland have an average cost of $601 which is $2,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairland.
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