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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fairfax Studio Apartments | $1,968 | $1,400 | $2,456 |
| Greater Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,103 | $1,495 | $3,326 |
| Greater Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,418 | $1,619 | $3,682 |
| Greater Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,092 | $2,327 | $4,888 |
| Greater Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $1,269 | $1,479 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,750 | $2,500 | $3,000 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,610 | $2,999 | $4,950 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $4,233 | $3,600 | $4,900 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,300 | $4,900 | $5,700 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,250 | $5,250 | $5,250 |
There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA.
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As of today, July 27, 2026, there are currently 65 available Greater Fairfax apartments priced from $1,269 to $4,888, with an average monthly rent of $2,188.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Greater Fairfax ranges from $1,495 to $3,326 with an average monthly rent of $2,103.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Greater Fairfax range from $1,619 to $3,682. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,418.
There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Greater Fairfax on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,327 to $4,888 - averaging $3,092 for the location.
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