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Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: January 05, 2026

There are currently 82 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Fairfax, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,700 to $3,441. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Merrifield82$2,189$1,700

Largest Available Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is found at Scout on the Circle Apartments in the Vienna Woods neighborhood and is 1,237 square feet priced from $2,992. Finley At Fairfax Corner in the Waples Hill neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,016 square feet and currently listed start at $2,355. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsC21,237 Sq Ft$2,992
Finley At Fairfax CornerA41,016 Sq Ft$2,355
Overture Fair Ridge 62+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA51,008 Sq Ft$3,534
The Point at FairfaxA221,003 Sq Ft$2,415
Windsor Oak CreekEthan (AD1)945 Sq Ft$2,240
The Ridgewood by WindsorMaple - One Bedroom w Office899 Sq Ft$2,235
Lincoln at Fair OaksOne Bedroom B893 Sq Ft$2,172
The Jefferson at Fair OaksAmbassador886 Sq Ft$1,945
Fairchase1 Bedroom D873 Sq Ft$2,183

Cheapest Available Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of January 05, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,619 at The Lodge at Autumn Willow in the Cedar Crest neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 1 Bedroom is the 1BR & 1Bath Model at Cardinal Court starting at $1,695 in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $2,174. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Lodge at Autumn WillowOne Bedroom$1,619
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath$1,695
Arrowood ParcWellington$1,771
Layton Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,775
AmberleighA1$1,779
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom$1,790
Fairfax SquareThe Mason$1,792
Shenandoah CrossingSkyline Premier$1,841
The Knoll at Fair OaksA1A$1,856

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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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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 The Lodge at Autumn Willow listed at $1,619.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $2,174.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,237 square feet unit starting from $2,992 at Scout on the Circle Apartments.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 700 sq ft.

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