Average Rent in Merrifield, VA

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Current Versus Historical Merrifield, VA Rents

Merrifield rentals average $1,825 for a studio rental to $4,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $28 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $307 (-14.58%) year-over-year from $2,107 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $32 (-1.45%) year-over-year from $2,182 to $2,150. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $159 (6.03%) year-over-year from $2,641 to $2,800. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-3.09%) year-over-year from $3,508 to $3,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,908 (49.67%) year-over-year from $3,842 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 down by 13.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.13% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.68% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 19.17% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$40.35	$1,800	$2,107 (-14.58%)	$2,105 (-14.50%)
1 BR	$33.79	$2,150	$2,182 (-1.45%)	$1,883 (14.16%)
2 BR	$29.80	$2,800	$2,641 (6.03%)	$2,283 (22.63%)
3 BR	$24.59	$3,400	$3,508 (-3.09%)	$3,142 (8.22%)
4+ BR	$19.86	$5,750	$3,842 (49.67%)	$3,975 (44.65%)

Historical Rents in Merrifield, VA

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Top Cities Near Merrifield

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Merrifield. The average rent in Merrifield is currently $3,125 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 $3,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Merrifield, VA is Merrifield, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $3,150 per month.

Let's compare Merrifield, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Merrifield, VA is 50.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 2.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Merrifield, VA are about 5.71% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Merrifield, VA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakton, VA	N/A	$1,995	$2,480	$3,100
Merrifield, VA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,800	$3,150

Top Neighborhoods Near Merrifield

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Merrifield

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Zipcodes Near Merrifield

There are a total of 3 zipcodes in or near Merrifield, VA. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,450.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,850. That's at least $39 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Merrifield, VA is $1,875 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 3 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	$1,850	$2,015	$2,600	$3,200
22043, Idylwood, VA	$1,950	$1,875	$2,600	$3,500
22003, Annandale, VA	N/A	$1,750	$2,200	$3,450

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 $3,150. 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 $1,825 and an average price per square feet of $40.35. 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $33.79. There are a total of 10 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 $29.80. There are a total of 14 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 -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Merrifield, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Merrifield, VA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.