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Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

$2,143/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,143 per month. This is 32% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Fairfax one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairfax, you can expect to pay about $1,978 per month for a studio, $2,143 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,606 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,969 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,978/month
553 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,143/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,606/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,969/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,210/month
935 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,537/month
1,659 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,533/month
2,470 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,383/month
1,001 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,395/month
24 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,207/month
1,276 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,394/month
1,750 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fairfax, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $8 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Fairfax, VA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Fairfax, VA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
2% $1,001 - $1,500/month
8% $1,501 - $2,000/month
90% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax?

Based on current rent prices, Greens at Fair Lakes, Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes and Chantilly Farm are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,974/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,974/month
735 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,230/month
794 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,474/month
820 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,537/month
715 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,580/month
738 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$3,013/month
755 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$3,025/month
771 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$3,056/month
787 Sq Ft
Mantua
$3,198/month
745 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?

Based on current rent prices, Little River Hills, Mantua and Carriage Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$3,209/month
778 Sq Ft
Mantua
$3,198/month
745 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$3,056/month
787 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$3,025/month
771 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$3,013/month
755 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,580/month
738 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,537/month
715 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,474/month
820 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,230/month
794 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,974/month
735 Sq Ft

Which Fairfax neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most apartments available are Carriage Park, Fairchester and Greens at Fair Lakes .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$3,056/month
787 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,474/month
820 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,974/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,974/month
735 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$3,013/month
755 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,580/month
738 Sq Ft
Mantua
$3,198/month
745 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,537/month
715 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$3,025/month
771 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$3,209/month
778 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfax, VA?

Because the average rent in Fairfax is $2,143, you’ll want to make about $7,143 per month or $85,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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The Point at Fairfax

The Point at Fairfax

4040 Gateway Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,019 - $3,560

The Lodge at Autumn Willow

The Lodge at Autumn Willow

13175 Autumn Willow Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030

1-2 Beds | $1,619 - $1,940

Modera Mosaic

Modera Mosaic

2920 District Ave,
Fairfax, VA 22031

Studio - 2 Beds | $2,156 - $5,065

The Knoll at Fair Oaks

The Knoll at Fair Oaks

12201 Pender Creek Cir,
Fairfax, VA 22033

1-3 Beds | $2,056 - $3,647

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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