Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA from $800 (15 Rentals)

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Coralain Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Coralain Gardens

7435 Arlington BlvdFalls 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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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 Monticello Falls Church in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood priced from $1,680. Tysons View in the Madrillon Farms 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
Monticello Falls ChurchStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,680
Tysons ViewOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,735
Idylwood Village West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Alister Falls ChurchA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,804
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,818

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA and Nearby

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $0.78 price per square foot 8125 Heatherton Ln Model at 8125 Heatherton Ln in the in the Madrillon Farms neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the 1Bedroom 1Bathroom Model at Vienna Park starting at $1,833 with a $1.83 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.
8125 Heatherton Ln8125 Heatherton Ln1BR,1BA$0.78
Vienna Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.83
eaves Fairfax TowersB32BR,2BA$2.45
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.40
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.19
Fairfield Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.37
Dolley Madison at TysonsWoodland One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.51
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.30
Tysons ViewOne Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$2.43
Idylwood Village West1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.46

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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

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 $1,735 at Tysons View.

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 $2,077 at eaves Fairfax Towers.

What is the most affordable Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrifield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at eaves Fairfax Towers and starts from $2,760.

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