
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $1,108 (55 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


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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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