Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA from $1,100 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax City County area is the $2.19 price per square foot Potomac Model at Gainsborough Court Apartments in the in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood starting from $2,569. The second greatest value Fairfax City County apartment is the D111_50 Model at Scout on the Circle Apartments starting at $3,034 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Vienna Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax City County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gainsborough Court ApartmentsPotomac2BR,1BA$2.19
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsD111_502BR,2BA$2.99
Layton Hall ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
3962 Wilcoxson Dr, Unit Patio Apartment3962 Wilcoxson Dr1BR,1BA$2.23
Fairfax Square ApartmentsThe Mason1BR,1BA$2.82
The Main on University1BR/1BA - The Abingdon1BR,1BA$3.42
The Point at FairfaxS01Studio ,1BA$3.13
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax City County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax City County?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax City County is West Wood Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Fairfax City County costs $3,204.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfax City County?

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 56 regular apartments in Fairfax City County 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 Fairfax City County?

Cheap apartments in Fairfax City County have an average cost of $1,857 which is $1,347 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax City County.

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