
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,457 (34 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Merrifield area of Fairfax.


2972 Kildare Ln

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Trillium Apartments

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

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Providence Hall Apartments

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Amberleigh

9481 Fairfax Blvd

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Modera Mosaic
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Dwell Vienna Metro

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Prosperity Flats

2655 Prosperity Ave, Unit 230

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Avalon Mosaic

Scout on the Circle Apartments

9473 Fairfax Blvd

2655 Prosperity Ave, Unit 205

9453 Fairfax Blvd
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3019 Hickory Grove Ct

Avalon Dunn Loring

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Vienna Park

8000 Le Havre Pl

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Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments

9480 Virginia Center Blvd, Unit 202

2765 Centerboro Dr

3306 Woodburn Village Dr, Unit 3306 Woodburn Village 21
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2726 Gallows Rd

3009 Nicosh Cir

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The Point at Dunn Loring

2914 Kings Chapel Rd

3332 Woodburn Village Dr, Unit #33

8191 Strawberry Ln, Unit Mosaic Apartment

3326 Woodburn Village Dr

2711 Bellforest Ct
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The Fields at Merrifield

Dunn Loring Metro Apartments
Merrifield, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrifield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $1,709 | $3,075 |
| Merrifield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,293 | $1,506 | $3,746 |
| Merrifield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,806 | $7,230 |
| Merrifield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,278 | $2,107 | $7,118 |
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There are currently 34 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 $1,457. Avalon Dunn Loring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,755. Here are the most affordable Merrifield apartments for rent in Fairfax, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,755 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Halstead Square - Lotus & Lofts | Studio_WDU_80_S06_Lotus | Studio,1BA | $1,824 |
| Vienna Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,831 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,863 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,170 |
| Prosperity Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1a | 1BR,1BA | $2,171 |
| Regent's Park | Delancy | 1BR,1BA | $2,196 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA
As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.54 price per square foot Potomac Renovated Model at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $3,215. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the F11 Model at Scout on the Circle Apartments starting at $3,461 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Fairfax 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments | Potomac Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $2.54 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | F11 | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| The Point at Dunn Loring | B2 C Casimir 2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Trillium Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.91 |
| Vienna Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Prosperity Flats | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1a1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Regent's Park | Delancy | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
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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 $2,196.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrifield?
The cheapest apartment in Merrifield is Trillium Apartments which is listed at $1,457, while the average apartment in Merrifield costs $2,475.
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 19 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 $531 which is $1,944 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrifield.
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