
Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairfax, VA from $700 (12 Rentals)
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2863 Chain Bridge Rd, Unit 1

4282 Allison Cir

13135 Madonna Ln

12300 Field Lark Ct

11328 Westbrook Mill Ln
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10305 Beaumont St

4833 Carriagepark Rd

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4847 Carriagepark Rd

5504 Lakewhite Ct

12164 Penderview Ln
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Fairfax, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Fairfax?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairfax 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,531 | $2,275 | $3,000 |
Fairfax 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,310 | $2,700 | $4,900 |
Fairfax 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,094 | $2,900 | $5,400 |
Fairfax 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,170 | $3,850 | $5,800 |
Fairfax 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,512 | $4,300 | $8,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfax, VA
Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Merrifield | $3,185 | $1,700 | 110 |
Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, VA is a 2 Beds unit found at West Wood Oaks Apartments in the Lyndhurst neighborhood priced from $1,498. Pinewood Plaza Apartments in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax 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 |
Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,608 |
Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,856 |
Fairfax Square | The Mason | 1BR,1BA | $1,873 |
The Courts at Fair Oaks | 1BR 1BA (650sf) | 1BR,1BA | $1,902 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $2.46 price per square foot B2 Model at eaves Fairfax City in the in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood starting from $2,707. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the C1 Model at Masonvale starting at $2,745 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Red Fox Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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eaves Fairfax City | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
Masonvale | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.64 |
The Jefferson at Fair Oaks | Ambassador | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
Amberleigh | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Shenandoah Crossing Apartment Homes | White Oak | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Gables Centerpointe | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
Windsor Oak Creek | Potomac (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Ellipse at Fairfax Corner | Mason Diamond | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
West Wood Oaks Apartments | Two-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Pinewood Plaza Apartments | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax
What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?
There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, VA with pricing that ranges from $1,339 to $9,535. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $748 to $8,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfax?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfax ranges from $748 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,834.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairfax?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairfax range from $2,300 to $9,535, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,339.
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