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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,127 | $1,400 | $3,275 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $1,495 | $3,830 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,589 | $4,827 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $2,467 | $4,735 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,389 | $1,479 |
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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 Apartment in Fairfax with Hardwood Floors is at Modera Mosaic listed at $2,079.
The average rent for a Apartment in Fairfax with Hardwood Floors is $3,752.
Today's Apartment with Hardwood Floors and the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,348 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at Halstead Square - Lotus & Lofts.
The average size for a rental with Hardwood Floors in Fairfax is currently at 504 sq ft.
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Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, DC.
Written by: Steve Lilly
I'm Steve, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, D.C.
Written by: Steve Lilly
Greetings from Washington, DC! I'm Stephen, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Washington, and I'd love to give you the inside scoop on a city that many people only think of in terms of visiting, not living in.
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