Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA from $1,200 (42 Rentals)

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property at 3146 Borge St

$900 - $1,250

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$900 - $1,250

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$900 - $1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3146 Borge St

OaktonVA22124
property at 7529 Fairwood Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7529 Fairwood Ln

Falls ChurchVA22046

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Tysons View
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$1,517 - $2,602
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$1,505 - $2,590
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$1,517 - $2,602
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Tysons View

2206 Pimmit Run LnFalls Church, VA 22043
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments
$1,568 - $2,778
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$1,568 - $2,778

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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Trillium Apartments
$1,633 - $3,799
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$1,591 - $3,757
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Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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Providence Hall Apartments
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$1,700 - $2,500
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$1,700 - $2,500

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$1,700 - $2,500
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Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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eaves Fairfax Towers
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$1,763 - $2,798
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$1,675 - $2,710
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$88

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$1,763 - $2,798
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eaves Fairfax Towers

2251 Pimmit DrFalls Church, VA 22043
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Vienna Park
$1,789 - $4,093
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$1,784 - $4,088
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$5

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$1,789 - $4,093
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Vienna Park

212 Cedar Ln SEVienna, VA 22180
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Fairfield Crossing Apartments
$1,840 - $2,835
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$1,815 - $2,810
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$25

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$1,840 - $2,835
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Fairfield Crossing Apartments

7703 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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Amberleigh
$1,864 - $3,032
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$1,839 - $3,007
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$1,864 - $3,032
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Amberleigh

8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 3354 Woodburn Rd

$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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3354 Woodburn Rd

AnnandaleVA22003

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property at 9480 Virginia Center Blvd

$1,950 - $2,800

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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property at 3302 Woodburn Village Dr

$1,990

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$1,990

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$1,990

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3302 Woodburn Village Dr

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 2726 Gallows Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2726 Gallows Rd

ViennaVA22180

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property at 2754 Hollywood Rd

$1,775 - $2,250

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$2,000

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$2,000

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2754 Hollywood Rd

Falls ChurchVA22043
property at 2904 Kings Chapel Rd

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2904 Kings Chapel Rd

Falls ChurchVA22042
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Pine Spring Gardens
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Spring Gardens

7531-7551 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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Churchill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Churchill Apartments

7481 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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property at 2050 Cherri Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2050 Cherri Dr

Falls ChurchVA22043

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Coralain Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coralain Gardens

7435 Arlington BlvdFalls 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 1 Bed unit found at Little River Glen IV in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood priced from $1,495. Coralain Gardens in the Westwood Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,537. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrifield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Little River Glen IVD1BR,1BA$1,495
Coralain Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Affordable 50%1BR,1BA$1,537
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,633
Tysons ViewOne Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$1,652
Monticello Falls ChurchStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,680
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$1,700
eaves Fairfax TowersA11BR,1BA$1,768
Vienna Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,789
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA and Nearby

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.27 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Fairfield Crossing Apartments in the in the Westwood Park neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the 2Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Vienna Park starting at $2,228 with a $2.23 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.
Fairfield Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Vienna Park2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.23
7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement7402 Nigh Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.40
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.16
Margate Manor1 Bedroom 1 Bath Type B1BR,1BA$2.02
PeachTree of McLean1 Bed/1 Bath-A31BR,1BA$2.43
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.36
Providence Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45

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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 Monticello Falls Church listed at $1,680.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrifield Apartment is $1,495 at Little River Glen IV.

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 $1,969 at Amberleigh.

What is the most affordable Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Trillium Apartments and starts from $2,406.

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