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3600 Buckman RdAlexandria, VA 22309
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$1,188 - $2,901
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Olde Salem Village
6084 Argyle DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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3601 Malibu CirFalls Church, VA 22041
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9190 Richmond HwyFort Belvoir, VA 22060
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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes
2722 Arlington DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowKendrick Court Senior Apartments
13430 Coppermine RdHerndon, VA 20171
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$1,419 - $1,989
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3308 Lockheed BlvdAlexandria, VA 22306
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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community
6166 Leesburg PikeFalls Church, VA 22044
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$1,450 - $2,500
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCityside Huntington Metro
6034 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22303
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLiberty Crest Apartments
9380 Quadrangle StLorton, VA 22079
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$1,469 - $4,289
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowReNew Alexandria
3529 Leesburg CtAlexandria, VA 22302
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$1,475
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8325 Wesleyan St, Unit 8325 Wesleyan St., Unit 8325 Wesleyan St.
8325 Wesleyan StVienna, VA 22180
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$1,495
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Little River Glen IV
9231 Little River TpkeFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,500
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1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C, Unit C
1715 Ascot Way Unit CReston, VA 20190
2059 Huntington Ave
AlexandriaVA22303
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$1,515 - $2,795
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCourts Of Mount Vernon
3601 Albee LnAlexandria, VA 22309
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$1,523 - $1,823
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$1,399 - $1,699
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$1,523 - $1,823
Hillwood Manor Apartments
6079 Bellview DrFalls Church, VA 22041
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$1,527 - $2,602
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$1,515 - $2,590
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$1,527 - $2,602
Tysons View
2206 Pimmit Run LnFalls Church, VA 22043
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$1,529 - $4,430
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$1,529 - $4,430
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Skyline Towers
5599 Seminary RdFalls Church, VA 22041
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$1,540 - $1,900
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowForest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older
14401 Woodmere CtCentreville, VA 20120
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$1,545 - $1,775
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowManchester Lakes
7131 Silver Lake BlvdAlexandria, VA 22315
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$1,568 - $2,778
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments
3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,569 - $3,096
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$1,468 - $2,995
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$1,569 - $3,096
Arbor Park of Alexandria
6340 Wingate StAlexandria, VA 22312
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$1,575 - $1,775
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Landings I
5401 Claymont DrAlexandria, VA 22309
3100 S Manchester St
Falls ChurchVA22044
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$1,599 - $2,113
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowLafayette Apartments
7136 Groveton Gardens RdAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,600
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$1,600
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7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd
7803 Greeley BlvdWest Springfield, VA 22152
5911 Prince James Dr
West SpringfieldVA22152
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$1,600
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$1,600
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8507 Wolftrap Rd, Unit Vienna unit, Unit Vienna unit
8507 Wolftrap RdVienna, VA 22182
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$1,609 - $4,033
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowSanger Place
9454 Orange Blossom TrlLorton, VA 22079
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$1,611 - $2,401
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For AvailabilityThe Residences at North Hill
7201 Richmond HwyAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,612 - $3,700
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Trillium Apartments
9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,618 - $5,238
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The Edmund
2025 Fulton PlReston, VA 20191
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$1,619 - $1,940
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$1,619 - $1,940
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The Lodge at Autumn Willow Senior Apartments
13175 Autumn Willow DrFairfax, VA 22030
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$1,628 - $2,071
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Reston Affordable Apartments
11012 Becontree Lake DrReston, VA 20190
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$1,648 - $2,648
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6001 Columbia PikeFalls Church, VA 22041
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$1,650 - $2,150
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Skyview Apartments
8424 Sky View DrAlexandria, VA 22309
4305 Americana Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
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$1,660 - $2,725
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowHaven Huntley Meadows
7300 Jon Paul DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,662 - $4,358
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Cavalier Club
6200 Wilson BlvdFalls Church, VA 22044
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$1,665 - $2,150
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Glen
2809 W Glen DrFalls Church, VA 22046
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$1,670 - $2,550
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBeacon Hill
3100 Southgate DrAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,674 - $2,235
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowBren Mar Apartments
6374 Beryl RdAlexandria, VA 22312
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$1,680 - $3,100
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMonticello Falls Church
7400 Parkwood CtFalls Church, VA 22042
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$1,692 - $2,901
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$1,692 - $2,901
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$1,692 - $2,901
Crystal Woods
4905 Southland AveAlexandria, VA 22312
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowCreekside Village I
7979 Janna Lee AveAlexandria, VA 22306
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$1,699 - $2,550
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowMayfair House
2930 Cherry StFalls Church, VA 22042
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$1,700 - $2,500
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Providence Hall Apartments
9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 22Margate Manor
3954 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
4939 Americana Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
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Fairfax County, VA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Fairfax County Studio Apartments | $2,056 | $1,268 | $3,788 |
| Fairfax County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,142 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,550 | $9,496 |
| Fairfax County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,591 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,019 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax County, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Olde Salem Village in the Buckingham neighborhood priced from $1,192. Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes in the Gum Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Olde Salem Village | Studio | S01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,192 |
| Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 665 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Kendrick Court Senior Apartments | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,401 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,419 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Constitution | 1BR,1BA | $1,447 |
| Liberty Crest Apartments | 1B1B E -Liberty Crest | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| ReNew Alexandria | Alexandria | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA
As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax County area is the $2.00 price per square foot 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 in the in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Fairfax County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Shell starting at $1,845 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ashton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| The Shell | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Capital | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.64 |
| 1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C | 1715 Ascot Way Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement | 7402 Nigh Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 1405 Rock Ridge Ct, Unit Basement apartment | 1405 Rock Ridge Ct | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Lerner Morningside | Jefferson- Towers | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Main on University | 2BR/2BA - The Danville | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfax County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfax County is under $1,469.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax County?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax County is Olde Salem Village which is listed at $1,192, while the average apartment in Fairfax County costs $12,918.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfax 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 299 regular apartments in Fairfax 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 County?
Cheap apartments in Fairfax County have an average cost of $524 which is $12,394 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax County.
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