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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 02/05/2026

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$3,650$1,05020

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Greater Fairfax neighborhood priced from $1,498. Halstead Square - Lofts & Lotus in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
Halstead Square - Lofts & LotusStudio_WDU_120_S06_LotusStudio,1BA$1,700
Halstead Fair Oaks1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$1,716
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,720
Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$1,751

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of February 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.34 price per square foot B1 Model at eaves Fairfax City in the in the Greater Fairfax neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths Model at Pinewood Plaza Apartments starting at $2,568 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest 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 Fairfax CityB12BR,2BA$2.34
Pinewood Plaza Apartments3 Bedrooms + 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.42
The Knoll at Fair OaksC2A3BR,2BA$2.51
MasonvaleC12BR,2BA$2.51
East Meadow Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.37
702 Plum St SW, Unit 1702 Plum St SW1BR,1BA$1.98
Arrowood ParcWellington1BR,1BA$2.02
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.07
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$2.05

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,369 to $4,942. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $750 to $5,700.

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 $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,086.

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 $2,250 to $4,656, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,675 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,369.

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