
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,300 (11 Rentals)
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Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments

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9485 Fairfax Blvd

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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 | $1,942 | $1,400 | $2,250 |
| Greater Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,495 | $3,269 |
| Greater Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,505 | $1,589 | $3,365 |
| Greater Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,219 | $2,400 | $4,668 |
| Greater Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,389 | $1,479 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 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 Trillium Apartments priced from $1,697. Layton Hall Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,755. 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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| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,697 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,755 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,790 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,868 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fairfax, VA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Fairfax area is the $2.45 price per square foot Huntington Model at Gainsborough Court Apartments in the in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood starting from $2,210. The second greatest value Greater Fairfax apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B Model at Margate Manor starting at $1,800 with a $2.14 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Gainsborough Court Apartments | Huntington | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Margate Manor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Radiant Fairfax Ridge | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| eaves Fairfax City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Elms Oakton | Attleboro | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Copperfield Square Apartments | Washington | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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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 $1,988.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Fairfax is Trillium Apartments which is listed at $1,697, while the average apartment in Greater Fairfax costs $3,155.
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 53 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 $1,018 which is $2,137 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.
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