Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,700 (24 Rentals)

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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 Amberleigh priced from $1,809. Scout on the Circle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,820. Here are the most affordable Merrifield apartments for rent in Fairfax, VA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,809
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsS11Studio,1BA$1,820
Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station ApartmentsJackson Classic1BR,1BA$1,830
Halstead Square - Lofts & LotusLofts-S08Studio,1BA$1,896
Avalon Dunn LoringA51BR,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA

As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.45 price per square foot 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Vienna Park in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $2,446. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the Washington Renovated Model at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments starting at $2,369 with a $2.63 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vienna Park2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.45
Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station ApartmentsWashington Renovated1BR,1BA$2.63
Providence Hall Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.54
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.40
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.10
Vantage Mosaic1 Bed 1 Bath - A41BR,1BA$3.48
Regent's ParkPaddington1BR,1BA$3.22
Prosperity Flats ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$2.94
Scout on the Circle ApartmentsS11Studio ,1BA$2.95
Dwell Vienna MetroS1Studio ,1BA$3.46

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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.

Getting Around the Merrifield Neighborhood in Fairfax, VA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

62 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrifield Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrifield?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrifield is at Scout on the Circle Apartments listed at $1,820.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrifield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrifield Apartment is $1,809 at Amberleigh.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrifield Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrifield is starting from $2,036 at Amberleigh.

What is the most affordable Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments and starts from $2,479.

Expert Rental Resources

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