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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 Greater Fairfax neighborhood priced from $1,127. Spectrum in the Buckingham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,394. 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
SpectrumStudioStudio,1BA$1,394
Stony Brook ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,395
Cityside Huntington MetroStudio 430 sq. ft.Studio,1BA$1,450
Haven Huntley Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,460
Manchester LakesThe Alexandria Premium (Active Sr. Community)1BR,1BA$1,487
Forest Glen Senior Apartments-62 & Older1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA

As of September 07, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9306 Kite St, Unit Single house9306 Kite St5BR,3.5BA$1.34
1606 Simmons Ct, Unit Basement Unit in Mclean1606 Simmons Ct1BR,1BA$1.13
Lee Overlook Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.85
Winterthur2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.83
Oaks of Woodlawn1x1 7871BR,1BA$1.88
6384 Lincolnia Rd6384 Lincolnia Rd2BR,1BA$1.70
4909 Casimir St, Unit 1 Basement4909 Casimir St1BR,1BA$1.65
Stony Brook ApartmentsThree-bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.91
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
7801 Wintercress Ln, Unit 78017801 Wintercress Ln1BR,1BA$1.92

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax County

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax County?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax County, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $14,648. There are also 829 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax County ranging from $750 to $19,000.

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 $19,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,618.

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 $14,648, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $6,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,399.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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