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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Fairfax Overview

Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area in Northern Virginia, the city of Fairfax is a diverse, historic and exciting place to live. Home to Virginia's largest public institution, George Mason University, residents of apartments in Fairfax enjoy top-quality education, shopping and cultural amenities. The city is ethnically diverse and well-educated, with a robust economy and job market for local residents.

What is the history of Fairfax?

First settled by farmers in the early 18th century, the city of Fairfax is named after the sixth Lord Fairfax of Cameron who was granted the land by King Charles. As the Town of Providence, the city was first officially established in 1805, then renamed as the Town of Fairfax in 1874 and incorporated as a city and established as the Fairfax County seat in 1961.

How is the weather in Fairfax?

Fairfax experiences four distinct seasons, with hot summers and cold winters, the average high temperature in July is 89 degrees, while the average low in January is 24 degrees. The city has an average of 116 days of precipitation per year, with 44 inches of rain and 7 inches of snow annually.

How do I get around town?

A car is advisable for getting around both the city and its surrounding area. Fairfax is served by the nearby Vienna, VA station on the Washington Metro's Orange Line, connecting the city with the rest of the metropolitan DC area. The CUE bus provides intra-city transportation.

What is the Fairfax commute like?

Fairfax is connected with the metropolitan DC highway network by U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 29 and Interstate 66. Although Fairfax is only about 20 miles from downtown Washington, DC, traffic in the DC Beltway area is often bad, increasing commute times from Fairfax to downtown to 45 to 60 minutes during rush hour.

What are the local media outlets?

The Fairfax County Times supplies local newspaper coverage for residents, while television news service is provided by the DC metro stations of all major networks. Similarly, Fairfax is served by the major radio stations of the DC and Northern Virginia areas, including news, top 40 and religious stations.

Why live in Fairfax, VA?

Located in the heart of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, Fairfax offers a unique and extensive range of activities and amenities to its residents thanks to its proximity to the nation's capitol. The local economy is strong and well-supported by the rest of the DC metro area, with businesses such as Oracle and IBM having strong presences in the area. The Fairfax County corridor is one of the nicest residential districts in the DC metro area, with the city of Fairfax standing out as a particularly fantastic place to live.

What Fairfax landmarks should I see?

With its long history, Fairfax has a number of impressive landmarks, including the Old Fairfax County Courthouse, Old Fairfax County Jail and City of Fairfax Historic District. The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center chronicles the city's history, including its involvement in the Civil War.

What is there to do around Fairfax?

While Fairfax residents can certainly enjoy the museums, entertainment and attractions provided by Washington, DC, Fairfax County offers a number of leisure and recreation options as well. Nearby Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria form the largest shopping mall in Virginia, and George Mason University's Patriot Center and Center for the Arts host concerts and performing arts events year-round.

Any annual festivals or Fairfax events to know?

Fairfax hosts a number of annual festivals, including the Old Town Fairfax's Chocolate Lovers Festival and the holiday season's Festival of Lights & Carols. Every spring, the historic Blenheim estate holds a civil war reenactment for Fairfax Civil War Day.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Residents of Fairfax apartments can enjoy a number of day trips to nearby attractions. Charlottesville, home to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello and the Shenandoah National Park, is within two hours of Fairfax, while the resort city of Virginia Beach is only three hours from Fairfax.

Where is the best place to move in Fairfax?

With approximately 40 neighborhoods, Fairfax offers a number of attractive living areas. Popular neighborhoods for apartments in Fairfax, VA include the historic and diverse City Center, the urban Boulevard Estates and the charming row house-lined Chantilly. Although Fairfax features a large number of single-family homes, apartments are available across the city, allowing apartment residents to enjoy the charms of any of Fairfax's neighborhoods. Because all of Fairfax's public schools are excellent and the city is well laid-out with easy access to transportation throughout, any of Fairfax's beautiful and historic neighborhoods are a wonderful place to call home.

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Fairfax, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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Getting Around Fairfax, VA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

How much are Studio apartments in Fairfax?

There are currently 26 Studio Apartments in Fairfax with rent ranges from $1,641 to $3,190 with an average price of $2,018.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Fairfax Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Fairfax ranges from $1,250 to $4,590 with an average monthly rent of $2,189.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fairfax range from $1,559 to $4,623. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,530.

How expensive are Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 41 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fairfax on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,398 to $4,503 - averaging $2,968 for the location.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Washington DC Local Expert's Guide to Top Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in the DC Metro

Written by: Steve Lilly

I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.

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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.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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!