Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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property at 10619 Norman Ave

$775

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$775

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10619 Norman Ave

FairfaxVA22030

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property at 12304 Field Lark Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

12304 Field Lark Ln

FairfaxVA22033
property at 3908 Penderview Dr

$1,875

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$1,875

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3908 Penderview Dr

FairfaxVA22033
property at 11355 Aristotle Dr

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

11355 Aristotle Dr

FairfaxVA22030
property at 2665 Prosperity Ave

$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2665 Prosperity Ave, Unit 326

2665 Prosperity Ave
FairfaxVA22031
property at 2550 Glengyle Dr

$2,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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2550 Glengyle Dr

ViennaVA22181

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Fairfax, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fairfax, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfax Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merrifield$3,117$1,000156

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Dwell Vienna Metro in the Vienna Woods neighborhood priced from $1,388. Little River Glen IV in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dwell Vienna MetroA11BR,1BA$1,388
Little River Glen IV1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,495
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
Pinewood Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,548
Trillium ApartmentsConvertible One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,632

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.40 price per square foot B1 Model at eaves Fair Lakes in the in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,196. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the A2 Model at Amberleigh starting at $2,059 with a $2.28 price per square foot in the Westwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
eaves Fair LakesB12BR,1BA$2.40
AmberleighA21BR,1BA$2.28
Arrowood ParcCambridge - Study1BR,1BA$2.31
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
East Meadow Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.42
Elms OaktonAttleboro1BR,1BA$2.48
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05
12602 Thompson Rd, Unit Onebed basement plus hall12602 Thompson Rd1BR,1BA$2.18
Dwell Vienna MetroA11BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,366 to $4,667. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $750 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfax?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfax ranges from $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,633.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairfax?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairfax range from $2,387 to $4,624, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,404.

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