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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,251 | $1,568 | $3,345 |
Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,243 | $800 | $5,741 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,572 | $1,327 | $7,245 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,227 | $2,342 | $8,988 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,457 | $1,414 | $1,494 |
There are currently 38 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Fairfax, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,605 to $5,741. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield | 38 | $2,269 | $1,605 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is found at Scout on the Circle Apartments in the Fairfax neighborhood and is 1,237 square feet priced from $3,162. 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 $2,545. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | C2 | 1,237 Sq Ft | $3,162 |
| Finley At Fairfax Corner | A4 | 1,016 Sq Ft | $2,545 |
| Windsor Oak Creek | Ethan (AD1) | 945 Sq Ft | $2,162 |
| Avalon Mosaic | A11D | 925 Sq Ft | $2,849 |
| Modera Mosaic | B01D - One Bedroom Den | 922 Sq Ft | $2,527 |
| Lincoln at Fair Oaks | One Bedroom B | 893 Sq Ft | $2,335 |
| The Julian at Fair Lakes | 1 Bed 1Bath-Kilby | 888 Sq Ft | $2,570 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 861 Sq Ft | $1,939 |
| Shenandoah Crossing | 1 Bed/1 Bath Den-A3 | 849 Sq Ft | $2,032 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | A3D | 843 Sq Ft | $2,410 |
As of July 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is the D Model starting from $1,495 at Red Bud Glen in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath Model at Pinewood Plaza Apartments starting at $1,548 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $2,243. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bud Glen | D | $1,495 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | $1,548 |
| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,637 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | $1,755 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,790 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | $1,800 |
| eaves Fair Lakes | A1 | $1,816 |
| Windsor Oak Creek | Potomac (A3) | $1,872 |
| Halstead Fair Oaks | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A2 | $1,884 |
| The Reserve at Fairfax Corner | Athens | $1,907 |
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Write a ReviewLocated 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.
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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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Fairfax is at Red Bud Glen listed at $1,495.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $2,243.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,237 square feet unit starting from $3,162 at Scout on the Circle Apartments.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 292 sq ft.
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