
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,495 (26 Rentals)


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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

10540 Assembly Dr

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Trillium Apartments

Margate Manor

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Providence Hall Apartments

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Finley At Fairfax Corner

Fairfax Square

The Reserve at Fairfax Corner

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4209 Kilbourne Dr, Unit Basement

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Dwell Vienna Metro
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Radiant Fairfax Ridge

Oakton Park Apartments

10237 Stratford Ave

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Gainsborough Court Apartments

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Elms Oakton
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The Point at Fairfax

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eaves Fairfax City

Layton Hall Apartments

3175 Summit Square Dr

10222 Bushman Dr, Unit 8123
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Cimmaron Oaks Court

3176 Summit Square Dr
Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,029 | $2,004 | $2,062 |
Greater Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,495 | $3,395 |
| Greater Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $1,579 | $7,250 |
| Greater Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $2,312 | $9,213 |
| Greater Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $1,379 | $1,459 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGreater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Fairfax Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Fairfax is under $2,009.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Fairfax is Red Bud Glen which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Greater Fairfax costs $3,103.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Fairfax?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in Greater Fairfax that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Fairfax?
Cheap apartments in Greater Fairfax have an average cost of $1,235 which is $1,868 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.
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