
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA from $1,100 (10 Rentals)
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3846 Farrcroft Green

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3846 Farrcroft Grn, Unit Farrcroft Green

9479 Fairfax Blvd

10720 West Dr, Unit 104
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West Wood Oaks Apartments

Briarcliff Townhomes

10540 Assembly Dr

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Fairfax City County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax City County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax City County Studio Apartments | $2,186 | $1,938 | $2,484 |
| Fairfax City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,223 | $1,400 | $3,305 |
| Fairfax City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,594 | $3,593 |
| Fairfax City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,331 | $2,878 | $4,661 |
| Fairfax City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,404 | $1,494 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,498. Layton Hall Apartments in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax City County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,498 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,740 |
| Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $1,881 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA
As of March 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax City County area is the $2.58 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Copperfield Square Apartments in the in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood starting from $2,878. The second greatest value Fairfax City County apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Cavalier Court starting at $2,210 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax City County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperfield Square Apartments | Roosevelt | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.58 |
| Cavalier Court | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
| Cardinal Court | 2BR & 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Gainsborough Court Apartments | Burke | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | A102 | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
| The Main on University | 1BR/1BA - The Abingdon | 1BR,1BA | $3.54 |
| The Point at Fairfax | S01 | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax City County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfax City County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfax City County is under $2,878.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax City County?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax City County is Layton Hall Apartments which is listed at $1,740, while the average apartment in Fairfax City County costs $3,087.
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 45 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 $1,443 which is $1,644 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax City County.
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