
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Greater Fairfax area of Fairfax.


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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

10540 Assembly Dr

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Trillium Apartments

Margate Manor

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Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments

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Fairfax Square

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4209 Kilbourne Dr, Unit Basement

Oakton Park Apartments

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The Point at Fairfax

The Reserve at Fairfax Corner

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Cardinal Court

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Dwell Vienna Metro
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Finley At Fairfax Corner

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Gainsborough Court Apartments

10237 Stratford Ave

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Radiant Fairfax Ridge

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Elms Oakton
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Layton Hall Apartments

3175 Summit Square Dr

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9886 Gold Dust Ct, Unit Walk Out Basement

10204 Bushman Dr

10204 Ashbrooke Ct

3176 Summit Square Dr
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3178 Summit Square Dr

10204C Ashbrooke Ct, Unit 11
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 | $2,076 | $1,939 | $2,315 |
| Greater Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $1,495 | $5,750 |
| Greater Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,598 | $1,599 | $7,467 |
| Greater Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $2,112 | $4,565 |
| Greater Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $1,399 | $1,479 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA.
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Cheapest Available Greater Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Fairfax area of Washington, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Little River Glen IV priced from $1,495. Pinewood Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,528. Here are the most affordable Greater Fairfax apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Little River Glen IV | D | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,528 |
| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,562 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Gainsborough Court Apartments | Burke | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Point at Fairfax | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,944 |
| Cardinal Court | 2BR & 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fairfax, VA
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Fairfax area is the $2.72 price per square foot Wellington Model at Regent's Park in the in the Vienna Woods neighborhood starting from $3,593. The second greatest value Greater Fairfax apartment is the Lincoln Model at Copperfield Square Apartments starting at $2,390 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Regent's Park | Wellington | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| Copperfield Square Apartments | Lincoln | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.33 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Fairfax Square | The Burke | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Cardinal Court | 2BR & 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Main on University | 2BR/2BA - The Danville | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Elms Oakton | Attleboro | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Trillium Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
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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 $1,945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Fairfax is Little River Glen IV which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Greater Fairfax costs $3,016.
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 61 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 $1,276 which is $1,740 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.
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