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

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2025

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$3,113$1,10085

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Lodge at Autumn Willow in the Cedar Crest neighborhood priced from $1,336. West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,498. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lodge at Autumn WillowOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,336
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1,498
The Courts at Fair OaksStudio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,676
Fairfax SquareThe Mason1BR,1BA$1,725
The Reserve at Fairfax CornerAthens1BR,1BA$1,882

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.54 price per square foot B2 Model at Gables Centerpointe in the in the East Market at Fair Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,758. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Monticello Model at The Jefferson at Fair Oaks starting at $2,389 with a $2.21 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.
Gables CenterpointeB22BR,2BA$2.54
The Jefferson at Fair OaksMonticello2BR,2BA$2.21
Dwell Vienna MetroB52BR,2BA$2.59
Fairfax Circle Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.18
The Julian at Fair Lakes2 Bed 2 Bath-Rivanna2BR,2BA$2.54
Oakton Park Apartments2 BEDROOM (2A)2BR,1.5BA$2.16
eaves Fair LakesB12BR,1BA$2.43
AmberleighA11BR,1BA$2.23
West Wood Oaks ApartmentsTwo-bedroom2BR,1BA$1.86
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 #25

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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,676.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $1,336 at The Lodge at Autumn Willow.

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 The Knoll at Fair Oaks and starts from $2,839.

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