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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 Stony Brook Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood priced from $1,108. Olde Salem Village in the Buckingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,136. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stony Brook ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Olde Salem Village1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A011BR,1BA$1,136
Meadow WoodsWilsonStudio,1BA$1,279
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,300
Riverside ApartmentsTower 2 | Studio | S1AStudio,1BA$1,384
The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock CommunityIndependenceStudio,1BA$1,400
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 665 sqft1BR,1BA$1,435
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,440
Liberty Crest ApartmentsA4- Power Plant1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA

As of January 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax County area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Lee Overlook Apartments in the in the Cedar Crest neighborhood starting from $2,036. The second greatest value Fairfax County apartment is the Monterey Model at The Springs At Reston starting at $1,877 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Moneys Corner 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.
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.85
The Springs At RestonMonterey2BR,1.5BA$1.77
Reston GladeNewport3BR,1BA$1.95
1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C1715 Ascot Way Unit C1BR,1BA$1.50
Charter Oak Apartments1 Bedroom - Classic1BR,1BA$1.94
Fairmont Gardens2Bed 1Bath 950 sf2BR,1BA$1.96
2758 W George Mason Rd, Unit 12758 W George Mason Rd1BR,1BA$1.44
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Washington Square1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1.95

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 $1,108 at Stony Brook 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 $1,395 at Stony Brook 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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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!