
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA from $300 (101 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Fairfax County.


Stony Brook Apartments

The Landings 2

The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

ReNew Alexandria

ReNew Springfield

3446 Diehl Ct
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement

3039 Hickory Grove Ct

Skyline Towers

5652 Barrymore Rd, Unit 5652

Manchester Lakes

Courts Of Mount Vernon

Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

Meadow Woods
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Barcroft View Apartments

7602 Savannah St

Tysons View

Arbor Park of Alexandria
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The Landings I

2525 Huntington Ave

7803 Greeley Blvd, Unit Greeley Blvd

The Residences at North Hill

The Edmund

The Lodge at Autumn Willow

Liberty Crest Apartments

6437 Richmond Hwy

4110 Mangalore Dr

7723 Donnybrook Ct

Beacon Hill

South Alex
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Monticello Falls Church

2909 Charing Cross Rd

Munson Hill

6631 Wakefield Dr

Kendrick Court Senior Apartments

Reserve at Regency Park

Providence Hall Apartments

The Glen

Margate Manor
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Fairfax County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Fairfax County Studio Apartments | $2,003 | $1,300 | $6,330 |
Fairfax County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,000 | $9,080 |
Fairfax County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $1,395 | $9,406 |
Fairfax County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,591 | $10,000+ |
Fairfax County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,757 | $1,399 | $3,900 |
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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. West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,127. 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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Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
West Wood Oaks Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,127 |
Riverside Apartments | Tower 2 | Studio | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,447 |
Pinewood Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
Manchester Lakes | The Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community) | 1BR,1BA | $1,487 |
Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax County area is the $1.34 price per square foot 9306 Kite St Model at 9306 Kite St, Unit Single house in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Fairfax County apartment is the 1606 Simmons Ct Model at 1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean starting at $1,875 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the West McLean 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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9306 Kite St, Unit Single house | 9306 Kite St | 5BR,3.5BA | $1.34 |
1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean | 1606 Simmons Ct | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Charter Oak Apartments | 2 Bedroom - Classic | 2BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Oaks of Woodlawn | 1x1 787 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
6384 Lincolnia Rd | 6384 Lincolnia Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement | 4909 Casimir St | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Stony Brook Apartments | Three-bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.91 |
West Wood Oaks Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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 Riverside Apartments listed at $1,447.
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 $1,393 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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