Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA from $1,200 (79 Rentals)

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property at 7735 Marshall Heights Ct

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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7735 Marshall Heights Ct

Falls ChurchVA22043
property at 3030 Ellenwood Dr

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 13

3030 Ellenwood Dr, Unit Basement

3030 Ellenwood Dr
FairfaxVA22031
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Pinewood Plaza Apartments
$1,498 - $2,778
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$1,498 - $2,778

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Pinewood Plaza Apartments

3963 Persimmon DrFairfax, VA 22031
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Tysons View
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$1,532 - $2,607
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$1,520 - $2,595
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$12

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$1,532 - $2,607
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Tysons View

2206 Pimmit Run LnFalls Church, VA 22043
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Trillium Apartments
$1,562 - $3,921
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$1,550 - $3,909
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Trillium Apartments

9335 Lee HwyFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 3378 Whipple Ct

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3378 Whipple Ct

AnnandaleVA22003
property at 7312 Route 29

$1,740

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$1,740

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$1,740

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7312 Route 29, Unit 204

7312 Route 29
Falls ChurchVA22046
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Vienna Park
$1,793 - $4,198
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$1,767 - $4,172
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Vienna Park

212 Cedar Ln SEVienna, VA 22180
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Providence Hall Apartments
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$1,800 - $2,500
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$1,800 - $2,500

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$1,800 - $2,500
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Providence Hall Apartments

9136-9140 Barrick StFairfax, VA 22031
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Fairfield Crossing Apartments
$1,820 - $2,835
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$1,795 - $2,810
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$25

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$1,820 - $2,835
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Fairfield Crossing Apartments

7703 Lee HwyFalls Church, VA 22042
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property at 2904 Kings Chapel Rd

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2904 Kings Chapel Rd, Unit 16

2904 Kings Chapel Rd
Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 9708 Kingsbridge Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9708 Kingsbridge Dr

FairfaxVA22031

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property at 3354 Woodburn Rd

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3354 Woodburn Rd, Unit #14

3354 Woodburn Rd
AnnandaleVA22003
property at 9712 Kingsbridge Dr

$1,875

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$1,875

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$1,875

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9712 Kingsbridge Dr

FairfaxVA22031
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Amberleigh
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$1,884 - $3,077
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$1,859 - $3,052
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$1,884 - $3,077
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Amberleigh

8301 Anderson DrFairfax, VA 22031
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The Alder
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$1,900 - $4,502
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$1,874 - $4,476
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The Alder

136 W Falls Station BlvdFalls Church, VA 22046
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property at 9728 Kingsbridge Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

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9728 Kingsbridge Dr

FairfaxVA22031
property at 7811 Enola St

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

7811 Enola St, Unit 110

7811 Enola St
McLeanVA22102
property at 2903 Charing Cross Rd

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2903 Charing Cross Rd

Falls ChurchVA22042
property at 361 Holmes Dr NW

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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361 Holmes Dr NW

ViennaVA22180

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PeachTree of McLean
$1,984 - $2,841
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$1,972 - $2,829
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PeachTree of McLean

2042 Peach Orchard DrFalls Church, VA 22043
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property at 2791 Centerboro Dr

$1,995 - $2,050

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$1,995

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$1,995

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2791 Centerboro Dr

ViennaVA22181
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7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement
$2,000
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$2,000

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$2,000
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7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement

7402 Nigh RdFalls Church, VA 22043
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property at 2825 Kalmia Lee Ct

$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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2825 Kalmia Lee Ct

Falls ChurchVA22042
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Dwell Vienna Metro
$2,009 - $3,020
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$1,989 - $3,000
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$20

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$2,009 - $3,020
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Dwell Vienna Metro

2975 Hunters Branch RdFairfax, VA 22031
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eaves Fairfax Towers
$2,018 - $3,023
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$1,930 - $2,935
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$88

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$2,018 - $3,023
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eaves Fairfax Towers

2251 Pimmit DrFalls Church, VA 22043
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Avalon Mosaic
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$2,094 - $3,499
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$2,000 - $3,405
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$94

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$2,094 - $3,499
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Avalon Mosaic

2987 District AveFairfax, VA 22031
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property at 3175 Summit Square Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

property at 10237 Stratford Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10237 Stratford Ave

FairfaxVA22030
property at 216 Locust St SW

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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216 Locust St SW, Unit 129

216 Locust St SW
ViennaVA22180
property at 3814 Lyndhurst Dr

$2,100

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$2,100

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$2,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3814 Lyndhurst Dr

FairfaxVA22031

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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. Pinewood Plaza Apartments in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,498. 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
Pinewood Plaza Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,498
Trillium ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,562
Monticello Falls ChurchStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,680
Coralain GardensStudio - Affordable 60%Studio,1BA$1,722
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,790
Vienna Park1Bedroom 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,793
Fairfield Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,820
The Glen1 Bedroom, 1 Bath. E-Reno1BR,1BA$1,825
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,832

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrifield, VA and Nearby

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrifield area is the $2.31 price per square foot Essex Model at Regent's Park in the in the Vienna Woods neighborhood starting from $2,531. The second greatest value Merrifield apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Fairfield Crossing Apartments starting at $2,315 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Westwood Park 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.
Regent's ParkEssex2BR,2BA$2.31
Fairfield Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
7402 Nigh Rd, Unit Basement7402 Nigh Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
Vienna Park2Bedroom 1Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.28
Pinewood Plaza Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.93
AmberleighB42BR,1BA$2.25
The Fields at MerrifieldB12BR,1BA$2.40
Tysons ViewOne Bedroom Lower Level1BR,1BA$2.62
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.45
Trillium ApartmentsJunior One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50

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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 $1,862 at Trillium Apartments.

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 $2,112.

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