Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,200 (32 Rentals)

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Red Bud Glen
$1,495
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$1,495

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Red Bud Glen

4001 Barker CtFairfax, VA 22032
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments
$1,548 - $2,628
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$1,548 - $2,628

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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pinewood Plaza Apartments

3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Trillium Apartments
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$1,652 - $3,810
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$1,640 - $3,798
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Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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Dwell Vienna Metro
$1,796 - $3,020
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$1,776 - $3,000
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$20

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$1,796 - $3,020
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Dwell Vienna Metro

2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,800 - $2,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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Finley At Fairfax Corner
$1,949 - $12,213
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$1,918 - $12,182
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Finley At Fairfax Corner

4457 Oakdale Crescent CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Cardinal Court
$1,945
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$1,925
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$20

Total Monthly Price
$1,945
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

Cardinal Court

10805 Harvey DrFairfax, VA 22030
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The Point at Fairfax
Rent Specials
$2,055 - $6,003
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$2,034 - $5,982
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The Point at Fairfax

4040 Gateway DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Gainsborough Court Apartments
Rent Specials
$2,100 - $3,040
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$2,090 - $3,030
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$10

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$2,100 - $3,040
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Gainsborough Court Apartments

3700 Jermantown RdFairfax, VA 22030
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eaves Fairfax City
Rent Specials
$2,213 - $2,723
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$2,135 - $2,645
Required Monthly Fees
$78

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$2,213 - $2,723
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

eaves Fairfax City

10608-E Kitty Pozer DrFairfax, VA 22030
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Radiant Fairfax Ridge
Rent Specials
$2,279 - $3,696
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$1,908 - $3,325
Required Monthly Fees
$371

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$2,279 - $3,696
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Radiant Fairfax Ridge

3887 Fairfax Ridge RdFairfax, VA 22030
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property at 10755 Fairgrounds Dr

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10755 Fairgrounds Dr

FairfaxVA22030
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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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property at 10208 Bushman Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10208 Bushman Dr

OaktonVA22124

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property at 3176 Summit Square Dr

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 10210 Ashbrooke Ct

$2,250

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$2,250

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$2,250

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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10210 Ashbrooke Ct

OaktonVA22124
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Lerner Arrowood Parc
$2,285 - $3,304
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$2,267 - $3,286
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$18

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$2,285 - $3,304
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lerner Arrowood Parc

2526 Chain Bridge RdVienna, VA 22181
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property at 10118 Oakton Terrace Rd

$2,195

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$2,195

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$2,195

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property at 10044 Blake Ln

$2,399

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$2,399

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$2,399

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

10044 Blake Ln

OaktonVA22124
property at 10223 Valentino Dr

$2,500

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$2,500

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$2,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10223 Valentino Dr

OaktonVA22124

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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 Red Bud Glen priced from $1,495. Pinewood Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,548. Here are the most affordable Greater Fairfax apartments for rent in Washington, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Bud GlenD1BR,1BA$1,495
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,548
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,667
Layton Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,755
Dwell Vienna MetroA11BR,1BA$1,796
Providence Hall ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
The Reserve at Fairfax CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1,845
Finley At Fairfax CornerA21BR,1BA$1,949
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsS1 (AHU)Studio,1BA$1,975
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,979

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fairfax, VA

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Fairfax area is the $2.09 price per square foot B1 Model at eaves Fairfax City in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $2,213. The second greatest value Greater Fairfax apartment is the 2 BEDROOM (2B) Model at Oakton Park Apartments starting at $2,205 with a $2.31 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.
eaves Fairfax CityB12BR,2BA$2.09
Oakton Park Apartments2 BEDROOM (2B)2BR,1.5BA$2.31
9455 Fairfax Blvd, Unit Foxcroft Colony9455 Fairfax Blvd2BR,1BA$2.22
Lerner Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$2.63
The Main on University2BR/2BA - The Danville2BR,2BA$1.92
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.96
Elms OaktonAttleboro1BR,1BA$2.51
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.15
Finley At Fairfax CornerA11BR,1BA$2.79
The Reserve at Fairfax CornerAthens1BR,1BA$2.74

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Greater Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

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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 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 $2,973.

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 103 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 $1,285 which is $1,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.

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