Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $700 (21 Rentals)

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property at 3030 Ellenwood Dr

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

3030 Ellenwood Dr, Unit Upper 1

3030 Ellenwood Dr
FairfaxVA22031
property at 10307 Beaumont St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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10307 Beaumont St

FairfaxVA22030

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property at 2972 Kildare Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 20

2972 Kildare Ln

FairfaxVA22031
property at 12304 Field Lark Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12304 Field Lark Ln

FairfaxVA22033
property at 4113 Lamarre Dr

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4113 Lamarre Dr

FairfaxVA22030

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property at 3316 Prosperity Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3316 Prosperity Ave

FairfaxVA22031
property at 12153 Penderview Ln

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

12153 Penderview Ln, Unit 2022

12153 Penderview Ln
FairfaxVA22033
property at 3846 Lyndhurst Dr

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

3846 Lyndhurst Dr, Unit 302

3846 Lyndhurst Dr
FairfaxVA22031
property at 2791 Centerboro Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2791 Centerboro Dr

ViennaVA22181
property at 9473 Fairfax Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9473 Fairfax Blvd

FairfaxVA22031
property at 12001 Washington St

$2,000

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$2,000

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12001 Washington St

FairfaxVA22030

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 08/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fairfax, VA area range in price from $1,100 to $7,677 with an overall median price of $2,493. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfax Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merrifield$2,493$1,100148

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Red Bud Glen in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood priced from $1,495. West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Fairfax neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Red Bud GlenD1BR,1BA$1,495
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
Trillium ApartmentsConvertible One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,537
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,668
Fairfax CrestA1.11BR,1BA$1,735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.50 price per square foot 8717 Little River Tpke Model at 8717 Little River Tpke, Unit Annandale Apartment in the in the Annandale neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 9886 Gold Dust Ct Model at 9886 Gold Dust Ct, Unit Walk Out Basement starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Fairfax Acres 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.
8717 Little River Tpke, Unit Annandale Apartment8717 Little River Tpke1BR,1.5BA$1.50
9886 Gold Dust Ct, Unit Walk Out Basement9886 Gold Dust Ct2BR,1BA$1.75
Ellipse at Fairfax CornerWashington Diamond2BR,2BA$2.13
eaves Fairfax CityB12BR,2BA$2.11
2438 Glengyle Dr, Unit 24382438 Glengyle Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Margate Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath Type A2BR,1BA$2.01
9455 Fairfax Blvd, Unit Foxcroft Colony9455 Fairfax Blvd2BR,1BA$2.22
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.22
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.11
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 140 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,269 to $7,837. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $750 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,464.

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 $1,957 to $6,019, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $4,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,269.

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