Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,300 (30 Rentals)

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Pinewood Plaza Apartments
$1,498 - $2,778
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Trillium Apartments
$1,562 - $4,052
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$1,550 - $4,040
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Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
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$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,800 - $2,500
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Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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4209 Kilbourne Dr, Unit Basement
$1,900
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$1,900

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$1,900
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 30

4209 Kilbourne Dr, Unit Basement

4209 Kilbourne DrFairfax, VA 22032
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The Point at Fairfax
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$1,934 - $3,624
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$1,913 - $3,603
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The Point at Fairfax

4040 Gateway DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Cardinal Court
$1,945
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$1,925
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$20

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$1,945
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Cardinal Court

10805 Harvey DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Dwell Vienna Metro
$2,009 - $3,020
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$1,989 - $3,000
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$20

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$2,009 - $3,020
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Dwell Vienna Metro

2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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Finley At Fairfax Corner
$2,016 - $11,262
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$1,985 - $11,231
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Finley At Fairfax Corner

4457 Oakdale Crescent CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Gainsborough Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,050 - $3,040
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$2,040 - $3,030
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$2,050 - $3,040
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Gainsborough Court Apartments

3700 Jermantown RdFairfax, VA 22030
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property at 10237 Stratford Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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10237 Stratford Ave

FairfaxVA22030
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Radiant Fairfax Ridge
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$2,156 - $3,568
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$1,838 - $3,250
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$318

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$2,156 - $3,568
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Radiant Fairfax Ridge

3887 Fairfax Ridge RdFairfax, VA 22030
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eaves Fairfax City
$2,378 - $3,453
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$2,300 - $3,375
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$78

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$2,378 - $3,453
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eaves Fairfax City

10608-E Kitty Pozer DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Layton Hall Apartments
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Layton Hall Apartments

10320 Layton Hall DrFairfax, VA 22030
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property at 3175 Summit Square Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

property at 10204 Bushman Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10204 Bushman Dr

OaktonVA22124
property at 10204 Ashbrooke Ct

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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10204 Ashbrooke Ct

OaktonVA22124
property at 3176 Summit Square Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

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property at 3178 Summit Square Dr

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

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property at 10204C Ashbrooke Ct

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10204C Ashbrooke Ct, Unit 11

10204C Ashbrooke Ct
OaktonVA22124

Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Little River Glen IVD1BR,1BA$1,495
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,528
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,562
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,700
Layton Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,755
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,790
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,825
Gainsborough Court ApartmentsBurke1BR,1BA$1,900
The Point at FairfaxS01Studio,1BA$1,944
Cardinal Court2BR & 1Bath2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Regent's ParkWellington3BR,2BA$2.72
Copperfield Square ApartmentsLincoln2BR,1.5BA$2.33
Pinewood Plaza Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
Fairfax SquareThe Burke2BR,1BA$2.67
Cardinal Court2BR & 1Bath2BR,1BA$2.18
The Main on University2BR/2BA - The Danville2BR,2BA$1.89
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
Elms OaktonAttleboro1BR,1BA$2.82
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Trillium ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,945.

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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