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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,234 | $1,568 | $3,335 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,112 | $5,775 |
Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $1,327 | $7,226 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,189 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,604 | $1,414 | $4,100 |
There are currently 56 available 2 Bedroom apartment units in Fairfax, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,911 to $7,235. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most available 2 Bedroom apartments:
| Neighborhood | Available Units | Median Price | Min Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield | 56 | $2,820 | $1,911 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is found at The Falls at Flint Hill in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood and is 1,602 square feet priced from $3,557. Lincoln at Fair Oaks in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,265 square feet and currently listed start at $2,517. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Falls at Flint Hill | Monet | 1,602 Sq Ft | $3,557 |
| Lincoln at Fair Oaks | Two Bedroom B | 1,265 Sq Ft | $2,517 |
| The Point at Fairfax | B19D | 1,257 Sq Ft | $3,181 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | B8 | 1,222 Sq Ft | $3,020 |
| Amberleigh | BTH1-Townhome | 1,216 Sq Ft | $2,326 |
| The Ridgewood by Windsor | Allendal | 1,179 Sq Ft | $2,706 |
| Finley At Fairfax Corner | B2-L | 1,177 Sq Ft | $2,624 |
| Gainsborough Court Apartments | Potomac | 1,174 Sq Ft | $2,375 |
| Ellipse at Fairfax Corner | Washington | 1,137 Sq Ft | $2,266 |
| Fairchase | 2 Bedrooms E | 1,136 Sq Ft | $3,012 |
As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is the C1 Model starting from $1,327 at Fairfax Crest in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 2 Bedroom is the Two-bedroom Model at West Wood Oaks Apartments starting at $1,498 in the Fairfax neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $2,578. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Crest | C1 | $1,327 |
| West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | $1,498 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | $1,823 |
| Trillium Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | $1,911 |
| Elms Oakton | The Brewster | $2,000 |
| Amberleigh | B1 | $2,056 |
| Ellipse at Fairfax Corner | Jefferson Diamond | $2,138 |
| Shenandoah Crossing | 2 Bed/1 Bath-B1 | $2,172 |
| Gainsborough Court Apartments | Huntington | $2,185 |
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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 2 Bedroom in Fairfax is at Fairfax Crest listed at $1,327.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $2,578.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,602 square feet unit starting from $3,557 at The Falls at Flint Hill.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 1,047 sq ft.
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