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Cheapest Available Fairfax County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax County, VA is a Studio unit found at The Landings 2 in the Laurel Highlands neighborhood priced from $1,300. Stony Brook Apartments in the Gum Springs neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landings 2Studio 60% AMI Studio,1BA$1,300
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,475
Mount Vernon Square Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 735 sqft1BR,1BA$1,490
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
Meadow WoodsPatrick Henry1BR,1BA$1,504
Riverside ApartmentsStudio-Classic Executive S1BStudio,1BA$1,507

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA

As of June 07, 2025 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 8125 Heatherton Ln Model at 8125 Heatherton Ln starting at $999 with a $0.78 price per square foot in the Madrillon Farms 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.
605 Center St, Unit #104605 Center St3BR,2BA$2.00
8125 Heatherton Ln8125 Heatherton Ln1BR,1BA$0.78
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.85
Carousel Court2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.01
Skyview ApartmentsType D2BR,1.5BA$2.09
Arbor Park of AlexandriaTwo Bedroom B1B2BR,1BA$2.11
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
Kings Gardens1Bedroom Den 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.10
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
The Lodge at Autumn WillowOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax County

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax County?

There are currently 617 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $18,357. There are also 565 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax County ranging from $750 to $29,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfax County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfax County ranges from $750 to $29,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,185.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairfax County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairfax County range from $1,591 to $18,357, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,339.

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