
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA from $850 (188 Rentals)
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8032 St Annes Ct

Fairfax Crest

7913 Central Park Cir

Barcroft Plaza Apartments

Landings II

0xxx Kincaid Ct

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6283 Wills St, Unit Wills St Suite

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The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community

Stony Brook Apartments
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Meadow Woods

Kendrick Court Senior Apartments

8263 Russell Rd

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Olde Salem Village

Lafayette Apartments

Cityside Huntington Metro

Liberty Crest Apartments

Landings I

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Tysons View

The Exchange at Spring Hill Station
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Trillium Apartments

Lumen

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Red Bud Glen

3100 S Manchester St

4260 Buckman Rd

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1715 Ascot Way C, Unit C

Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older

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Hillwood Manor Apartments

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Monticello Falls Church

Beacon Hill
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2059 Huntington Ave

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Mount Vernon Square Apartment Homes

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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

Courts Of Mount Vernon

The Glen

Vistas of Annandale

Manchester Lakes

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4700 Rippling Pond Dr, Unit 4700 Rippling Pond Dr.

6621 Wakefield Dr

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The Lodge at Autumn Willow Senior Apartments
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Arbor Park of Alexandria

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ReNew Springfield

2237 Farrington Ave

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The Belhaven Apartments

The Residences at North Hill

Ashford Meadows

7602 Savannah St

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Munson Hill

Washington Square

Creekside Village
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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 | $2,004 | $1,268 | $3,108 |
| Fairfax County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,815 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,273 | $1,775 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,269 | $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 Stony Brook Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood priced from $1,150. Landings II in the Fort Belvoir neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Apartments | One-bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Landings II | Abbott | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Riverside Apartments | Executive Studio | S1B | Studio,1BA | $1,302 |
| The Jefferson, an Eagle Rock Community | Independence | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
| Meadow Woods | Patrick Henry | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
| Olde Salem Village | 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1,439 |
| Lafayette Apartments | <h3><center><b>One Bedroom</h3></center></b> | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Cityside Huntington Metro | Studio 430 sq. ft. | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Landings I | Allen | 1BR,1BA | $1,451 |
| Tysons View | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,452 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA
As of August 31, 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 Herndon neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Fairfax County apartment is the 8717 Little River Tpke Model at 8717 Little River Tpke, Unit Annandale Apartment starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Annandale 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 605 Center St, Unit #104 | 605 Center St | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 8717 Little River Tpke, Unit Annandale Apartment | 8717 Little River Tpke | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
| 9886 Gold Dust Ct, Unit Walk Out Basement | 9886 Gold Dust Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Lee Overlook Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| St. James Plaza | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Oaks of Woodlawn | 1x1 787 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Trillium Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| 1715 Ascot Way Unit C, Unit C | 1715 Ascot Way Unit C | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| ReNew Springfield | Arlington Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
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 $1,452.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax County?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax County is Stony Brook Apartments which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in Fairfax County costs $2,405.
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 362 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 $460 which is $1,945 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It
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