
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $1,108 (55 Rentals)


3030 Ellenwood Dr, Unit Upper 1

10004 Commonwealth Blvd

Fairfax Crest

5338 Anchor Ct

10307 Colony View Dr

4433 Village Dr

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3846 Farrcroft Grn, Unit Farrcroft Green

3846 Farrcroft Green

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Little River Glen IV
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10540 Assembly Dr

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The Lodge at Autumn Willow Senior Apartments

4609 Luxberry Dr

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Halstead Fair Oaks

Margate Manor

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eaves Fair Lakes

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Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments

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Windsor at Fairlakes
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Ellipse at Fairfax Corner

3916 Penderview Dr

12161 Penderview Terrace

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Amberleigh

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The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments

The Knoll at Fair Oaks

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Shenandoah Crossing

12124 Garden Ridge Ln

12124 Garden Ridge Ln, Unit 301

12151 Penderview Ln
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12158 Penderview Terrace

12165 Penderview Terrace

3903 Penderview Dr

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The Reserve at Fairfax Corner

13058 Autumn Woods Way

4490 Market Commons Dr

Oakton Park Apartments

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12660 Heron Ridge Dr

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4705 Rippling Pond Dr
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Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,278 | $1,568 | $3,345 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $1,108 | $4,871 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $1,323 | $5,145 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,159 | $1,521 | $4,615 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $1,399 | $1,479 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfax is under $1,848.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Fairfax Crest which is listed at $1,108, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $3,216.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfax?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Fairfax that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairfax?
Cheap apartments in Fairfax have an average cost of $609 which is $2,607 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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