
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

Margate Manor

Providence Hall Apartments

Fairfax Square

Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments

The Reserve at Fairfax Corner

10027 Fair Wds Dr

3146 Borge St, Unit Primary

10248 Appalachian Cir
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 | $2,034 | $1,901 | $2,756 | 
| Greater Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,149 | $1,695 | $3,283 | 
| Greater Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,431 | $1,559 | $7,200 | 
| Greater Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $2,468 | $3,933 | 
| Greater Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,369 | $1,459 | 
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There are currently 12 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 Cardinal Court priced from $1,695. Fairfax Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,701. Here are the most affordable Greater Fairfax apartments for rent in Washington, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 | 
| Fairfax Square | The Patriot | 1BR,1BA | $1,701 | 
| Layton Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,791 | 
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,798 | 
| The Reserve at Fairfax Corner | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 | 
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fairfax, VA
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Fairfax area is the $2.03 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Type A Model at Margate Manor in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Greater Fairfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $2.18 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. | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Margate Manor | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Type A | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 | 
| Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.18 | 
| Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 | 
| Finley At Fairfax Corner | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 | 
| Radiant Fairfax Ridge | C4 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 | 
| eaves Fairfax City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 | 
| Providence Hall Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 | 
| Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $2.48 | 
| Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 | 
| The Reserve at Fairfax Corner | Athens | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 | 
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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 $1,989.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Fairfax is Cardinal Court which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Greater Fairfax costs $2,845.
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 40 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 $787 which is $2,058 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fairfax.
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