Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,200 (8 Rentals)

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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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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 Pinewood Plaza Apartments priced from $1,648. Cardinal Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Greater Fairfax apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,648
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,695
The Ridgewood by WindsorAdeleStudio,1BA$1,760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fairfax, VA

As of December 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Fairfax area is the $2.15 price per square foot B1 Model at eaves Fairfax City in the in the Greater Fairfax neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Greater Fairfax apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at Pinewood Plaza Apartments starting at $2,398 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
eaves Fairfax CityB12BR,2BA$2.15
Pinewood Plaza Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.26
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsC121BR,2BA$2.81
Providence Hall Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.54
Radiant Fairfax RidgeC32BR,2BA$2.58
Oakton Park Apartments1 BEDROOM/DEN (1D)1BR,1BA$2.30
The Reserve at Fairfax CornerMilan1BR,1BA$2.55
The Elms at OaktonAttleboro1BR,1BA$2.70
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Cardinal Court1BR & 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.51

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Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, and the greater Washington area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,967.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Fairfax is Pinewood Plaza Apartments which is listed at $1,648, while the average apartment in Greater Fairfax costs $2,823.

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 64 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 $929 which is $1,894 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.

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