Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $1,100 (18 Rentals)

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11100 Cavalier CtFairfax, VA 22030
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fairfax, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfax Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Merrifield$3,368$9001702

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,127. The Lodge at Autumn Willow in the Cedar Crest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,336. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsOne-bedroom1BR,1BA$1,127
The Lodge at Autumn WillowOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,336
The Courts at Fair OaksStudio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,717
Providence Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$1,825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of March 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.22 price per square foot Monticello Model at The Jefferson at Fair Oaks in the in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments starting at $2,125 with a $2.18 price per square foot in the Fairfax Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Jefferson at Fair OaksMonticello2BR,2BA$2.22
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.18
Pinewood Plaza Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Layton Hall ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.12
Gables CenterpointeA2E1BR,1BA$2.44
eaves Fairfax CityA11BR,1BA$2.52
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
Providence Hall ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
The Lodge at Autumn WillowOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76

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Fairfax Overview

Located in the Washington, DC metropolitan area in Northern Virginia, the city of Fairfax is a diverse, historic and exciting place to live. Home to Virginia's largest public institution, George Mason University, residents of apartments in Fairfax enjoy top-quality education, shopping and cultural amenities. The city is ethnically diverse and well-educated, with a robust economy and job market for local residents.

Why live in Fairfax, VA?

Located in the heart of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, Fairfax offers a unique and extensive range of activities and amenities to its residents thanks to its proximity to the nation's capitol. The local economy is strong and well-supported by the rest of the DC metro area, with businesses such as Oracle and IBM having strong presences in the area. The Fairfax County corridor is one of the nicest residential districts in the DC metro area, with the city of Fairfax standing out as a particularly fantastic place to live.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfax, VA

Ranked #23

Among cities in Virginia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Fairfax, VA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

26 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at The Courts at Fair Oaks listed at $1,717.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $1,127 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $1,498 at West Wood Oaks Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfax Square and starts from $2,741.

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