Average Rent in Merrifield, VA

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Current Versus Historical Merrifield, VA Rents

Merrifield rentals average $1,850 for a studio rental to $5,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $29 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $329 (-15.08%) year-over-year from $2,179 to $1,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $182 (-8.14%) year-over-year from $2,232 to $2,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (6.42%) year-over-year from $2,725 to $2,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $167 (-4.67%) year-over-year from $3,567 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,434 (33.23%) year-over-year from $4,316 to $5,750. 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 up by 0.91% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.21% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.92	$1,850	$2,179 (-15.08%)	$2,333 (-20.70%)
1 BR	$34.75	$2,050	$2,232 (-8.14%)	$1,892 (8.38%)
2 BR	$29.27	$2,900	$2,725 (6.42%)	$2,275 (27.47%)
3 BR	$26.04	$3,400	$3,567 (-4.67%)	$3,172 (7.20%)
4+ BR	$17.35	$5,750	$4,316 (33.23%)	$4,425 (29.94%)

Historical Rents in Merrifield, VA

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Top Cities Near Merrifield

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Merrifield. The average rent in Merrifield is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakton, VA, with an average rent of $2,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Merrifield, VA is West Falls Church, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,625 per month.

Let's compare Merrifield, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.94% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Merrifield, VA are about 9.82% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.47% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Merrifield, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakton, VA	N/A	$2,000	$2,700	$2,850
Merrifield, VA	$1,850	$2,025	$2,800	$2,900
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$3,200
West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,100	$3,625

Top Neighborhoods Near Merrifield

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Merrifield

There are a total of 1 counties located by Merrifield, VA. One county in the area is Fairfax, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. 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 Merrifield, VA.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Merrifield, VA is 8.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Merrifield, VA is 16.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairfax, VA	N/A	$1,850	$2,350	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Merrifield

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Merrifield, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,363.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $875. That's at least $19 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Merrifield, VA is $1,888 per month. Or in other words, $32 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 4 zipcodes in Merrifield, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22031, Mantua, VA	$1,750	$2,000	$2,675	$2,988
22042, West Falls Church, VA	N/A	$1,900	$2,350	$3,500
22043, Idylwood, VA	$1,850	$1,875	$2,600	$3,595
22003, Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$3,225

Frequently Asked Questions - Merrifield Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Merrifield, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Merrifield, VA apartments for rent is approximately $2,900. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Merrifield, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,850 and an average price per square feet of $40.92. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Merrifield.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,025 and an average price per square feet of $34.75. There are a total of 14 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Merrifield.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $29.27. There are a total of 13 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Merrifield.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Merrifield, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.15%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Merrifield, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Merrifield, VA is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.