
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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Fairfax City County Studio Apartments | $2,592 | $2,124 | $3,465 |
Fairfax City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,721 | $1,695 | $6,689 |
Fairfax City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,202 | $1,520 | $7,076 |
Fairfax City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,789 | $2,813 | $10,000+ |
Fairfax City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,339 | $2,598 |
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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. Cardinal Court in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax City County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,498 |
Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Fairfax Square | The Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1,914 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax City County area is the $2.40 price per square foot The Braddock Model at Fairfax Square in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,813. The second greatest value Fairfax City County apartment is the B2 Model at eaves Fairfax City starting at $2,591 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest 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. |
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Fairfax Square | The Braddock | 3BR,2BA | $2.40 |
eaves Fairfax City | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Scout on the Circle Apartments | C12_50 | 1BR,2BA | $3.04 |
West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
The Point at Fairfax | A09 | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
Gainsborough Court Apartments | Burke | 1BR,1BA | $2.94 |
Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
The Main on University | 1BR/1BA - The Abingdon | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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 Cardinal Court which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Fairfax City County costs $2,923.
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 12 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 $620 which is $2,303 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax City County.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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