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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 West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,127. Meadow Woods in the Gum Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,279. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,127
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,395
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,406
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
The Landings 2One BR/One BA 60% AMI 1BR,1BA$1,500
Skyline TowersLEnfant PremierStudio,1BA$1,503
Skyview ApartmentsType A1BR,1BA$1,515

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax County area is the $1.12 price per square foot 1606 Simmons Ct Model at 1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean in the in the West McLean neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Fairfax County apartment is the 605 Center St Model at 605 Center St, Unit #104 starting at $2,800 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Coppermine Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean1606 Simmons Ct1BR,1BA$1.12
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
Crystal WoodsThe Carlyle2BR,1.5BA$1.97
Barcroft View Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.85
ReNew SpringfieldBristol2BR,1BA$1.84
1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C1715 Ascot Way Unit C1BR,1BA$1.50
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type A1BR,1BA$2.04
Arbor Park of AlexandriaOne Bedroom A1B1BR,1BA$2.05
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax County is at Meadow Woods listed at $1,279.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax County Apartment is $1,127 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax County is starting from $1,498 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stony Brook Apartments and starts from $1,591.

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