Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,457 (34 Rentals)

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property at 3040 Winter Pine Ct

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3040 Winter Pine Ct

FairfaxVA22031
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

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2972 Kildare Ln

FairfaxVA22031
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Trillium Apartments
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$1,457 - $3,927
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$1,450 - $3,920
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Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,800 - $2,500
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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Amberleigh
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$1,863 - $4,136
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$1,838 - $4,111
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$25

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$1,863 - $4,136
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Amberleigh

8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 9481 Fairfax Blvd

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9481 Fairfax Blvd

FairfaxVA22031
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Modera Mosaic
Rent Specials
$2,158 - $4,585
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$2,093 - $4,520
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Modera Mosaic

2920 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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Dwell Vienna Metro
$2,170 - $3,020
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$2,150 - $3,000
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$20

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$2,170 - $3,020
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Dwell Vienna Metro

2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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Prosperity Flats
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$2,171 - $6,226
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$2,147 - $6,202
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Prosperity Flats

2700-2716 Dorr AveFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 2655 Prosperity Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Oct 26

2655 Prosperity Ave, Unit 230

2655 Prosperity Ave
FairfaxVA22031
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Avalon Mosaic
Rent Specials
$2,244 - $3,399
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$2,150 - $3,305
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$94

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$2,244 - $3,399
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avalon Mosaic

2987 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 9473 Fairfax Blvd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9473 Fairfax Blvd

FairfaxVA22031
property at 2655 Prosperity Ave

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2655 Prosperity Ave, Unit 205

2655 Prosperity Ave
FairfaxVA22031
property at 9453 Fairfax Blvd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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9453 Fairfax Blvd

FairfaxVA22031

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property at 3019 Hickory Grove Ct

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3019 Hickory Grove Ct

FairfaxVA22031
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Vienna Park
$1,831 - $4,178
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$1,805 - $4,152
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vienna Park

212 Cedar Ln SEVienna, VA 22180
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property at 8000 Le Havre Pl

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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8000 Le Havre Pl

Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 2765 Centerboro Dr

$2,050

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$2,050

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$2,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2765 Centerboro Dr

ViennaVA22181

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property at 2726 Gallows Rd

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2726 Gallows Rd

ViennaVA22180
property at 3009 Nicosh Cir

$2,100 - $2,800

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3009 Nicosh Cir

Falls ChurchVA22042
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The Point at Dunn Loring
Rent Specials
$2,172 - $3,307
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$2,149 - $3,284
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$23

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$2,172 - $3,307
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The Point at Dunn Loring

2677 Avenir PlVienna, VA 22180
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property at 2914 Kings Chapel Rd

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2914 Kings Chapel Rd

Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 3332 Woodburn Village Dr

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 13

3332 Woodburn Village Dr, Unit #33

3332 Woodburn Village Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
property at 8191 Strawberry Ln

$2,300

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$2,300

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$2,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8191 Strawberry Ln, Unit Mosaic Apartment

8191 Strawberry Ln
Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 2711 Bellforest Ct

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2711 Bellforest Ct

ViennaVA22180

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Merrifield, Fairfax, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,457
Avalon Dunn LoringS1Studio,1BA$1,755
Providence Hall ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Halstead Square - Lotus & LoftsStudio_WDU_80_S06_LotusStudio,1BA$1,824
Vienna Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,831
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,863
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2,121
Dwell Vienna MetroA21BR,1BA$2,170
Prosperity Flats1 Bed/1 Bath-1a1BR,1BA$2,171
Regent's ParkDelancy1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station ApartmentsPotomac Renovated3BR,2BA$2.54
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsF113BR,2BA$2.75
The Point at Dunn LoringB2 C Casimir 22BR,2BA$2.91
Trillium ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.91
Vienna Park2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.20
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.42
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.16
Prosperity Flats1 Bed/1 Bath-1a11BR,1BA$3.25
Regent's ParkDelancy1BR,1BA$3.27
Providence Hall ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.88

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Merrifield, Fairfax, and the greater Fairfax area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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