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Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 06, 2025

There are currently 48 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Fairfax, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,700 to $6,927. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Merrifield48$2,289$1,700

Largest Available Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is found at Finley At Fairfax Corner in the Waples Hill neighborhood and is 1,016 square feet priced from $2,434. The Point at Fairfax in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,003 square feet and currently listed start at $2,536. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Finley At Fairfax CornerA41,016 Sq Ft$2,434
The Point at FairfaxA221,003 Sq Ft$2,536
The Ridgewood by WindsorLinwood - One Bedroom w Office937 Sq FtCall for Rates
AmberleighA2904 Sq Ft$2,131
Lincoln at Fair OaksOne Bedroom B - Renovated904 Sq Ft$2,512
The Jefferson at Fair OaksAmbassador886 Sq Ft$2,050
Avalon MosaicA7L868 Sq Ft$2,850
Overture Fair Ridge 62+ Active Adult ApartA4858 Sq Ft$3,148

Cheapest Available Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 06, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model starting from $1,838 at Pinewood Plaza Apartments in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 1 Bedroom is the A1 Model at eaves Fair Lakes starting at $1,840 in the Cedar Crest neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $2,435. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath$1,838
eaves Fair LakesA1$1,840
Oakton Park Apartments1 BEDROOM (1B)$1,850
AmberleighA1$1,951
Fairchase1 Bedroom A$1,952
The Reserve at Fairfax CornerAthens$1,955
The Courts at Fair Oaks1BR 1BA (650sf)$1,963
Fairfax Square ApartmentsThe Mason$1,993

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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.

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.

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Fairfax, VA

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3.0
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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Fairfax with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Fairfax is at Pinewood Plaza Apartments listed at $1,838.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $2,435.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,016 square feet unit starting from $2,434 at Finley At Fairfax Corner.

What is the average size for Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 747 sq ft.

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