Average Rent in Fairfax, VA

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Current Versus Historical Fairfax, VA Rents

Fairfax rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,725 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,175, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $681 (66.87%) year-over-year from $1,019 to $1,700. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $376 (-15.19%) year-over-year from $2,476 to $2,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $713 (-22.90%) year-over-year from $3,113 to $2,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $25 (-0.71%) year-over-year from $3,525 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $26 (0.70%) year-over-year from $3,699 to $3,725. 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 9.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$26.81	$2,100	$2,476 (-15.19%)	$2,462 (-14.69%)
2 BR	$27.32	$2,400	$3,113 (-22.90%)	$3,143 (-23.65%)
3 BR	$20.36	$3,500	$3,525 (-0.71%)	$3,550 (-1.41%)
4+ BR	$19.52	$3,725	$3,699 (0.70%)	$4,098 (-9.11%)

Historical Rents in Fairfax, VA

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Top Cities Near Fairfax

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Fairfax. The average rent in Fairfax is currently $2,842 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakton, VA, with an average rent of $2,800, 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 $2,900 per month.

Let's compare Fairfax, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.48% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA are about 4.50% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.70% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Fairfax, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,500	$2,800
Fair Oaks, VA	N/A	$1,985	$2,508	$2,842
Tysons Corner, VA	N/A	$2,025	$2,863	$2,900

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 $3,100. That's roughly around $24 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 $3,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Fairfax, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairfax, VA is 7.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA is 4.17% 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	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfax

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Fairfax, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,188. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 22030, Fairfax County, VA at $2,834 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 22003, Annandale, VA.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Fairfax, VA is $1,875 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,448 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 5 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	N/A	$2,000	$2,600	$2,834
22031, Mantua, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,448	$3,188
22033, Fair Oaks, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,400	$3,200
22003, Annandale, VA	$1,750	$1,700	$2,050	$3,300
20171, Franklin Farm, VA	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,995

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 $3,175. 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $26.81. 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 $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $27.32. There are a total of 10 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 0.67%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA is around $2,540/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.