Average Rent in Fairfax, VA

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Current Versus Historical Fairfax, VA Rents

Fairfax rentals average $1,900 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $644 (60.95%) year-over-year from $1,056 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-1.59%) year-over-year from $2,134 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $369 (-13.83%) year-over-year from $2,669 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $458 (13.51%) year-over-year from $3,392 to $3,850. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-4.85%) year-over-year from $3,783 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.74% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.48	$2,100	$2,134 (-1.59%)	$2,082 (0.86%)
2 BR	$29.39	$2,300	$2,669 (-13.83%)	$2,914 (-21.06%)
3 BR	$17.50	$3,850	$3,392 (13.51%)	$3,400 (13.24%)
4+ BR	$17.70	$3,600	$3,783 (-4.85%)	$3,583 (0.47%)

Historical Rents in Fairfax, VA

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Top Cities Near Fairfax

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Fairfax. The average rent in Fairfax is currently $2,988 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Merrifield, VA, with an average rent of $2,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fairfax, VA is Tysons Corner, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Fairfax, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.87% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA are about 18.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.21% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Fairfax, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,075	$2,850	$2,900
Oakton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$2,975
Fair Oaks, VA	$1,993	$2,128	$2,500	$3,000
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,100	$2,900	$3,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Fairfax

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Fairfax

There are a total of 1 counties located by Fairfax, VA. One county in the area is Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $25 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fairfax, VA. Its average rent per month is $3,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Fairfax, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairfax, VA is 2.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA is 6.38% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfax

There are a total of 7 zipcodes in or near Fairfax, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,150. A total of 5 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 20171, Franklin Farm, VA at $2,999 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,350 per month is 22043, Idylwood, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fairfax, VA is $2,025 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,475 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 7 zipcodes in Fairfax, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22030, Fairfax County, VA	$1,993	$2,125	$2,592	$3,100
22031, Mantua, VA	$1,750	$2,025	$2,675	$3,125
22033, Fair Oaks, VA	N/A	$2,150	$2,400	$3,150
22003, Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,150	$3,200
22042, West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,400	$3,325
20171, Franklin Farm, VA	N/A	$1,868	$2,475	$2,999
22043, Idylwood, VA	$1,850	$2,070	$2,650	$3,350

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfax Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Fairfax, VA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fairfax, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fairfax, VA.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $29.48. There are a total of 7 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfax.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,350 and an average price per square feet of $29.39. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfax.

How have rent prices in Fairfax, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fairfax, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.