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Cavalier Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Court

11100 Cavalier CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Layton Hall Apartments
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Layton Hall Apartments

10320 Layton Hall DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Arrowood Parc

2526 Chain Bridge RdVienna, VA 22181
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 01/15/2026

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$2,719$1,650225

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,498. Cardinal Court in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
Halstead Square - Lofts & LotusStudio_WDU_120_S06_LotusStudio,1BA$1,700
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,703
Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$1,775
Layton Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,775
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,779
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,790
eaves Fair LakesA11BR,1BA$1,794

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.24 price per square foot Thoreau Diamond Model at Windsor at Fairlakes in the in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,946. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at East Meadow Apartment Homes starting at $2,290 with a $2.32 price per square foot in the Cedar Crest 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.
Windsor at FairlakesThoreau Diamond3BR,2BA$2.24
East Meadow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.32
Oakton Park Apartments2 BEDROOM (2A)2BR,1.5BA$2.27
Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$2.04
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.07
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Windsor Oak CreekOaks (A2)1BR,1BA$2.44
eaves Fair LakesA11BR,1BA$2.44
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
12602 Thompson Rd, Unit Onebed basement plus hall12602 Thompson Rd1BR,1BA$2.14

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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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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 Halstead Square - Lofts & Lotus listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $1,695 at Cardinal Court.

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 $2,477.

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