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Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 9 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in Fairfax, VA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,300 to $9,453. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Merrifield9$3,215$2,300

Largest Available Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is found at Amberleigh in the Westwood Park neighborhood and is 1,523 square feet priced from $2,873. Masonvale in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,469 square feet and currently listed start at $2,831. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
AmberleighCTH2-Townhome1,523 Sq Ft$2,873
MasonvaleD11,469 Sq Ft$2,831
Vista Fairfax CornerC1-3X31,355 Sq Ft$4,361
Windsor at FairlakesThoreau Diamond1,314 Sq Ft$2,933
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsF111,259 Sq Ft$3,215
Fairfax Square ApartmentsThe Braddock1,171 Sq Ft$2,926

Cheapest Available Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, VA is the D1 Model starting from $2,831 at Masonvale in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 3 Bedroom is the CTH1-Townhome Model at Amberleigh starting at $2,873 in the Westwood Park neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $4,192. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Fairfax:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
MasonvaleD1$2,831
AmberleighCTH1-Townhome$2,873
Fairfax Square ApartmentsThe Braddock$2,926
Windsor at FairlakesThoreau Diamond$2,933
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsF11$3,215
Vista Fairfax CornerC1-3X3$4,361

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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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Fairfax, VA

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Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Fairfax, VA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 3 Bedroom Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Fairfax with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Fairfax is at Masonvale listed at $2,831.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $4,192.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,523 square feet unit starting from $2,873 at Amberleigh.

What is the average size for Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 1,376 sq ft.

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