
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairland Neighborhood of Alexandria, VA from $1,200 (34 Rentals)
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Brent Place

Whitestone at Landmark

Key Towers

South Port

Acclaim at Alexandria

Landmark Towers

Arbor Park of Alexandria
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Bren Mar Apartments

Landmark Terrace

5606 Bloomfield Dr

5614 Bloomfield Dr

Crystal Woods

5831 Quantrell Ave

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Oakwood Meadow Senior Residences

Excelsior Tower

2313 N Tracy St

Edsall Gardens

301 BEAUREGARD St N
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5801 Quantrell Ave

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5906 Grayson St, Unit B

7515 Havelock St, Unit Deluxe Bedroom

6230 Almerico Pl

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Alexandria - Landmark

6921 Lafayette Park Dr

Fairmont Gardens
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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 | $1,565 | $1,351 | $2,213 |
| Fairland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $1,302 | $6,759 |
| Fairland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $1,621 | $7,403 |
| Fairland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $1,920 | $3,344 |
| Fairland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,828 | $9,828 | $9,828 |
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Cheapest Available Fairland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairland area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brent Place priced from $1,302. Woodmont Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,398. Here are the most affordable Fairland apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,302 |
| Woodmont Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| Key Towers | Overton | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| South Port | 732sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 1Bed 1Bath 750 sf | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Acclaim at Alexandria | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Whitestone at Landmark | The Redstone | 1BR,1BA | $1,613 |
| Crystal Woods | The Valencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,627 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | One Bedroom A1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,631 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairland, VA
As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairland area is the $2.09 price per square foot Winchester Model at Key Towers in the in the Central Springfield neighborhood starting from $3,171. The second greatest value Fairland apartment is the The Michelangelo Model at The Tuscany Apartments starting at $2,799 with a $2.27 price per square foot in the Central Springfield 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Towers | Winchester | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| The Tuscany Apartments | The Michelangelo | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| Crystal Woods | The Carlyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.12 |
| South Port | 1157sq ft | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Bennington Crossings Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.35 |
| Fairmont Gardens | 3Bed 1.5Bath 1100 sf | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.26 |
| Arbor Park of Alexandria | Two Bedroom B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Excelsior Tower | Picasso | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Springfield Square | Heritage - Study | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Brent Place | Brent 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairland, Alexandria, VA
Thomas Jefferson High for Science and Technology
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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 $1,631.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairland?
The cheapest apartment in Fairland is Brent Place which is listed at $1,302, while the average apartment in Fairland costs $9,828.
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 26 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 $367 which is $9,461 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairland.
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