
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,400 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merrifield area of Fairfax.


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Trillium Apartments

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Providence Hall Apartments

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Dwell Vienna Metro

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Amberleigh

Scout on the Circle Apartments

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Modera Mosaic
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Prosperity Flats Apartments

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Avalon Mosaic

Furnished Studio-Washington, D.C. - Falls Church - Merrifield

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8325 Wesleyan St, Unit 8325 Wesleyan St.

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Vienna Park

3354 Woodburn Rd, Unit #14

Avalon Dunn Loring
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2904 Kings Chapel Rd

2903 Charing Cross Rd

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Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments

3306 Woodburn Village Dr, Unit 3306 Woodburn Village 21

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The Point at Dunn Loring

2765 Centerboro Dr

2908 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 12
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2726 Gallows Rd, Unit 619

2726 Gallows Rd

8310 Tobin Rd

2710 Bellforest Ct

The Fields at Merrifield

Dunn Loring Metro Apartments

3354 Woodburn Rd
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Merrifield, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrifield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Merrifield Studio Apartments | $2,501 | $1,919 | $3,345 |
| Merrifield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,368 | $1,475 | $4,871 |
| Merrifield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,820 | $5,145 |
| Merrifield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $2,162 | $4,114 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA.
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Cheapest Available Merrifield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merrifield area of Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Trillium Apartments priced from $1,611. Vienna Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,793. Here are the most affordable Merrifield apartments for rent in Fairfax, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,611 |
| Vienna Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,864 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,085 |
| Modera Mosaic | S07 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,097 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,097 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,108 |
| Prosperity Flats Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,113 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.79 price per square foot Clarendon Model at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $3,205. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the G Model at Prosperity Flats Apartments starting at $3,363 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrifield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments | Clarendon | 2BR,2BA | $2.79 |
| Prosperity Flats Apartments | G | 2BR,2BA | $3.12 |
| Vienna Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Regent's Park | Abbey | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.28 |
| Trillium Apartments | Convertible One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.28 |
| 8325 Wesleyan St, Unit 8325 Wesleyan St. | 8325 Wesleyan St | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrifield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merrifield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merrifield is under $2,113.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrifield?
The cheapest apartment in Merrifield is Trillium Apartments which is listed at $1,611, while the average apartment in Merrifield costs $3,237.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merrifield?
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 22 regular apartments in Merrifield 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 Merrifield?
Cheap apartments in Merrifield have an average cost of $627 which is $2,610 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrifield.
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