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11100 Cavalier CtFairfax, VA 22030
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4350 Staffordshire LnFairfax, VA 22030
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 11/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fairfax, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfax Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merrifield$3,300$1,700219

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,127. Pinewood Plaza Apartments in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,548. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,127
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,548
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Ellipse at Fairfax CornerHamilton Diamond1BR,1BA$1,737
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,743
The Courts at Fair OaksStudio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,757
Gables CenterpointeA1A1BR,1BA$1,790
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsS11Studio,1BA$1,801
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,809
Shenandoah CrossingSkyline Premier1BR,1BA$1,811

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.33 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at East Meadow Apartment Homes in the in the Cedar Crest neighborhood starting from $2,970. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Meadow Apartment HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$2.33
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.18
Layton Hall ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.10
eaves Fairfax CityA11BR,1BA$2.44
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
eaves Fair LakesA11BR,1BA$2.50
Ellipse at Fairfax CornerAdams Premium1BR,1BA$2.43
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.51

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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

Ranked #25

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

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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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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at The Courts at Fair Oaks listed at $1,757.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $1,127 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $1,498 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfax Square and starts from $2,530.

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