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4040 Gateway DrFairfax, VA 22030
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13175 Autumn Willow DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Modera Mosaic
2920 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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12201 Pender Creek CirFairfax, VA 22033
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Avalon Mosaic
2987 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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Finley At Fairfax Corner
4457 Oakdale Crescent CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Windsor at Fairlakes
4106 Brickell DrFairfax, VA 22033
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Ellipse at Fairfax Corner
11842 Federalist WayFairfax, VA 22030
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Vista Fairfax Corner
4125 Monument Corner DrFairfax, VA 22030
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12751 Fair Lakes CirFairfax, VA 22033
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Prosperity Flats Apartments
2700-2716 Dorr AveFairfax, VA 22031
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The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments
12101 Pine Forest CirFairfax, VA 22030
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9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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9860 Fairfax SqFairfax, VA 22031
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The Jefferson at Fair Oaks
4201 Jefferson Oaks CirFairfax, VA 22033
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9450 Fairfax BlvdFairfax, VA 22031
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3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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3887 Fairfax Ridge RdFairfax, VA 22030
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10608-E Kitty Pozer DrFairfax, VA 22030
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12105 Polo DrFairfax, VA 22033
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$1,892 - $3,519
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowThe Elms at Oakton
3223 Arrowhead CirFairfax, VA 22030
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3700 Jermantown RdFairfax, VA 22030
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9333 Clocktower PlFairfax, VA 22031
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2729 Merrilee DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Amberleigh
8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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11727 Fairfax Woods WayFairfax, VA 22030
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9555 Blake LnFairfax, VA 22031
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Dwell Vienna Metro
2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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Lincoln at Fair Oaks
12167 Lincoln Lake WayFairfax, VA 22030
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Little River Glen IV
9231 Little River TpkeFairfax, VA 22031
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Cardinal Court
10805 Harvey DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Churchill Mews Apartments
11100 Church StFairfax, VA 22030
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11100 Rock Garden DrFairfax, VA 22030
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3954 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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13116 Autumn Woods WayFairfax, VA 22033
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Gables Centerpointe
12190 Waveland StFairfax, VA 22033
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowOakton Park Apartments
3347 Willow Crescent DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Overture Fair Ridge 62+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
3975 Fair Ridge DrFairfax, VA 22033
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4411 Dixie Hill RdFairfax, VA 22030
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The Main on University
4500 University DrFairfax, VA 22030
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12602 Thompson RdFairfax, VA 22033
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12104 Monument DrFairfax, VA 22033
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12055 Lee Jackson Mem HwyFairfax, VA 22033
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,096 | $1,548 | $3,350 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $1,495 | $3,663 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $1,594 | $4,434 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,080 | $2,431 | $4,682 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,458 | $1,404 | $1,494 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax
How much are Studio apartments in Fairfax?
There are currently 27 Studio Apartments in Fairfax with rent ranges from $1,548 to $3,350 with an average price of $2,096.
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 $1,495 to $3,663 with an average monthly rent of $2,175.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Fairfax range from $1,594 to $4,434. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,668.
How expensive are Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 44 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Fairfax on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,431 to $4,682 - averaging $3,080 for the location.
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