Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA from $1,200 (5 Rentals)
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Fairfax City County, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax City County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairfax City County Studio Apartments | $2,277 | $2,110 | $2,444 |
Fairfax City County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $1,695 | $5,187 |
Fairfax City County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $1,490 | $5,950 |
Fairfax City County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,907 | $2,808 | $8,248 |
Fairfax City County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $1,329 | $1,399 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax City County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax City County, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,498. Cardinal Court in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax City County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,498 |
Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Layton Hall Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax City County, VA
As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax City County area is the $2.22 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Layton Hall Apartments in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $1,955. The second greatest value Fairfax City County apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath - B5 Model at Scout on the Circle starting at $3,242 with a $3.77 price per square foot in the Vienna Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax City County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Layton Hall Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Scout on the Circle | 2 Bed / 1 Bath - B5 | 2BR,1BA | $3.77 |
The Point at Fairfax | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
eaves Fairfax City | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Gainsborough Court Apartments | Burke | 1BR,1BA | $2.96 |
Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
Cardinal Court | 1BR & 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
The Main on University | 1BR/1BA - The Abingdon | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax City County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax City County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax City County Apartment is $1,695 at Cardinal Court.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax City County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax City County is starting from $1,498 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fairfax City County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairfax City County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfax Square and starts from $2,808.
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