Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $1,100 (56 Rentals)

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Little River Glen IV
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$1,495
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$1,495

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$1,495
1 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Little River Glen IV

9231 Little River TpkeFairfax, VA 22031
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Trillium Apartments
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$1,620 - $3,955
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$1,590 - $3,925
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$30

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$1,620 - $3,955
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
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$1,700 - $2,500
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$1,700 - $2,500

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$1,700 - $2,500
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Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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Modera Mosaic
Rent Specials
$1,721 - $4,348
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$1,671 - $4,298
Required Monthly Fees
$50

Total Monthly Price
$1,721 - $4,348
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Modera Mosaic

2920 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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Ellipse at Fairfax Corner
$1,757 - $2,600
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$1,713 - $2,556
Required Monthly Fees
$44

Total Monthly Price
$1,757 - $2,600
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Ellipse at Fairfax Corner

11842 Federalist WayFairfax, VA 22030
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Avalon Mosaic
Rent Specials
$1,760 - $3,249
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$1,666 - $3,155
Required Monthly Fees
$94

Total Monthly Price
$1,760 - $3,249
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Mosaic

2987 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 9479 Fairfax Blvd

$1,795

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$1,795

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$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9479 Fairfax Blvd

FairfaxVA22031
property at 10720 West Dr

$1,800

Total Monthly Price6 Month Lease Term

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Base Rent
$1,800

Total Monthly Price
$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Mar 2

10720 West Dr, Unit 104

10720 West Dr
FairfaxVA22030
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Amberleigh
$1,872 - $2,899
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$1,847 - $2,874
Required Monthly Fees
$25

Total Monthly Price
$1,872 - $2,899
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amberleigh

8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments
$1,897 - $2,892
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$1,778 - $2,773
Required Monthly Fees
$119

Total Monthly Price
$1,897 - $2,892
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Courts at Fair Oaks Apartments

12101 Pine Forest CirFairfax, VA 22030
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Cardinal Court
Rent Specials
$1,945
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Base Rent
$1,925
Required Monthly Fees
$20

Total Monthly Price
$1,945
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cardinal Court

10805 Harvey DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Dwell Vienna Metro
Rent Specials
$1,957 - $2,872
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$1,935 - $2,850
Required Monthly Fees
$22

Total Monthly Price
$1,957 - $2,872
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwell Vienna Metro

2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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Shenandoah Crossing
$1,968 - $3,148
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$1,953 - $3,133
Required Monthly Fees
$15

Total Monthly Price
$1,968 - $3,148
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Shenandoah Crossing

13300 Blueberry LnFairfax, VA 22033
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Gables Centerpointe
Rent Specials
$1,995 - $5,855
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$1,970 - $5,830
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$25

Total Monthly Price
$1,995 - $5,855
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gables Centerpointe

12190 Waveland StFairfax, VA 22033
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property at 2665 Prosperity Ave

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2665 Prosperity Ave

FairfaxVA22031
property at 13140 Penndale Ln

$850

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$850

Total Monthly Price
$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 3

13140 Penndale Ln

FairfaxVA22033

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property at 10710 Rosehaven St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

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10710 Rosehaven St

FairfaxVA22030
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Cavalier Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cavalier Court

11100 Cavalier CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Masonvale
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Masonvale

4350 Staffordshire LnFairfax, VA 22030
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Layton Hall Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Layton Hall Apartments

10320 Layton Hall DrFairfax, VA 22030
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property at 10206 Ashbrooke Ct

$1,500

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Base Rent
$1,500

Total Monthly Price
$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10206 Ashbrooke Ct, Unit A

10206 Ashbrooke Ct
OaktonVA22124
property at 9480 Virginia Center Blvd

$1,950

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$1,950

Total Monthly Price
$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/01/2026

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$2,861$1,620224

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. Little River Glen IV in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. 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
Little River Glen IV1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Pinewood Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,548
Trillium ApartmentsConvertible One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Halstead Fair Oaks1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$1,673
Halstead Square - Lofts & LotusStudio_WDU_120_S06_LotusStudio,1BA$1,700
Avalon MosaicS3Studio,1BA$1,760
Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$1,787
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.98 price per square foot 702 Plum St SW Model at 702 Plum St SW, Unit 1 in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Franklin Diamond Model at Ellipse at Fairfax Corner starting at $2,249 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the East Market at Fair Lakes 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.
702 Plum St SW, Unit 1702 Plum St SW1BR,1BA$1.98
Ellipse at Fairfax CornerFranklin Diamond2BR,2BA$2.37
Cavalier Court2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.40
AmberleighA21BR,1BA$2.24
Cardinal Court2BR & 1Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
Layton Hall ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.15
Arrowood ParcCambridge - Study1BR,1BA$2.38
The Elms at OaktonAttleboro1BR,1BA$2.42
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
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 Pinewood Plaza Apartments listed at $1,548.

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 Trillium Apartments and starts from $2,455.

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