3030 Ellenwood Dr, Unit Basement
3030 Ellenwood Dr
FairfaxVA22031
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merrifield Neighborhood of Fairfax, VA from $1,600 (27 Rentals)
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$1,637 - $3,794
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$1,625 - $3,782
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Trillium Apartments
9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500
Providence Hall Apartments
9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,820 - $3,020
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$1,800 - $3,000
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$1,820 - $3,020
Dwell Vienna Metro
2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,939 - $3,152
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$1,914 - $3,127
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$1,939 - $3,152
Amberleigh
8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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$1,952 - $4,532
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available NowScout on the Circle Apartments
9450 Fairfax BlvdFairfax, VA 22031
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$2,027 - $4,851
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Modera Mosaic
2920 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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$2,079 - $3,434
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$1,985 - $3,340
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$2,079 - $3,434
Avalon Mosaic
2987 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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$2,150
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$2,150
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9455 Fairfax Blvd, Unit Foxcroft Colony
9455 Fairfax BlvdFairfax, VA 22031
9451 Fairfax Blvd, Unit 202
9451 Fairfax Blvd
FairfaxVA22031
9450 Silver King Ct
FairfaxVA22031
3316 Prosperity Ave
FairfaxVA22031
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9473 Fairfax Blvd
FairfaxVA22031
2655 Prosperity Ave, Unit 318
2655 Prosperity Ave
FairfaxVA22031
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$1,793 - $4,114
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$1,767 - $4,088
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Vienna Park
212 Cedar Ln SEVienna, VA 22180
2904 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 16
2904 Kings Chapel Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
3354 Woodburn Rd, Unit #14
3354 Woodburn Rd
AnnandaleVA22003
2903 Charing Cross Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
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$2,005 - $2,965
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available NowAvalon Dunn Loring
2750 Gallows RdVienna, VA 22180
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$2,009 - $3,469
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$1,969 - $3,429
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$2,009 - $3,469
Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments
8130 Prescott DrVienna, VA 22180
2908 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 12
2908 Kings Chapel Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
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$2,402 - $3,333
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$2,379 - $3,310
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The Point at Dunn Loring
2677 Avenir PlVienna, VA 22180
3330 Woodburn Village Dr, Unit 33
3330 Woodburn Village Dr
AnnandaleVA22003
2914 Kings Chapel Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
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2791 Centerboro Dr
ViennaVA22181
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The Fields at Merrifield
2929 Stillwood CirFalls Church, VA 22042
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Dunn Loring Metro Apartments
2729 Gallows RdVienna, VA 22180
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrifield Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,919 | $3,345 |
| Merrifield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,330 | $1,605 | $5,741 |
| Merrifield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,820 | $7,245 |
| Merrifield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $2,327 | $8,988 |
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There are currently 27 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 $1,637. 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 | $1,637 |
| Vienna Park | 1Bedroom 1Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,793 |
| Providence Hall Apartments | Junior One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Halstead Square - Lotus & Lofts | Studio_WDU_100_S06_Lotus | Studio,1BA | $1,919 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,939 |
| Scout on the Circle Apartments | S1 (AHU) | Studio,1BA | $1,952 |
| Regent's Park | Delancy | 1BR,1BA | $1,989 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2,005 |
| Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments | Jackson Classic | 1BR,1BA | $2,009 |
| Dwell Vienna Metro | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,070 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA
As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.66 price per square foot Potomac Renovated Model at Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station Apartments in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $3,369. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Vienna Park starting at $2,204 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Vienna 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 | Potomac Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Vienna Park | 2Bedroom 1Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 9455 Fairfax Blvd, Unit Foxcroft Colony | 9455 Fairfax Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| The Fields at Merrifield | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| The Point at Dunn Loring | A10 Aeon C10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| Trillium Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Avalon Dunn Loring | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| Regent's Park | St. James | 1BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| 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 $2,070.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merrifield?
The cheapest apartment in Merrifield is Trillium Apartments which is listed at $1,637, while the average apartment in Merrifield costs $3,152.
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 25 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 $618 which is $2,534 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merrifield.
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