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Coralain Gardens

7435 Arlington BlvdFalls Church, VA 22042
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7481 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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Merrifield, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrifield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrifield, VA is a Studio unit found at Tysons View in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood priced from $1,630. Fairfield Crossing Apartments in the Westwood Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrifield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tysons ViewStudioStudio,1BA$1,630
Fairfield Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,735
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,838
Monticello Falls Church1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,840
Fairfax Square ApartmentsThe Burke2BR,1BA$1,859
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,931
Tysons Glen Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris1BR,1BA$1,941
Idylwood Village West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
Merrifield at Dunn Loring Station ApartmentsJackson Renovated1BR,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Fairfield Crossing Apartments in the in the Westwood Park neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the B3 Model at Dwell Vienna Metro starting at $2,570 with a $2.62 price per square foot in the Vienna Woods 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.
Fairfield Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.09
Dwell Vienna MetroB32BR,2BA$2.62
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.40
3962 Wilcoxson Dr, Unit Patio Apartment3962 Wilcoxson Dr1BR,1BA$2.23
Kingsley Commons Townhouses2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1BA$2.29
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.24
eaves Fairfax TowersB12BR,1BA$2.59
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Tysons Glen Apartments and TownhomesThe Iris1BR,1BA$2.52
Monticello Falls Church1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.56

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Getting Around Merrifield, VA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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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 Tysons View listed at $1,630.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrifield Apartment is $1,735 at Fairfield Crossing Apartments.

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 $1,859 at Fairfax Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfax Square Apartments and starts from $2,818.

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