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Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

$2,129/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,129 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,640/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 $1,951 per month for a studio, $2,129 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,552 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,936 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,951/month
554 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,129/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,552/month
1,038 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,936/month
1,306 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,500/month
1,163 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,453/month
2,748 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,805/month
561 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,387/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,665/month
927 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fairfax, VA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $43 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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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
$1,862/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,862/month
735 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,106/month
796 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,137/month
744 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$2,225/month
762 Sq Ft
Chancery Park
$2,225/month
682 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$2,234/month
774 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,278/month
785 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$2,323/month
792 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,528/month
790 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?

Based on current rent prices, Circle Woods, Mantua and Fairchester are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$3,023/month
738 Sq Ft
Mantua
$2,761/month
783 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,528/month
790 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$2,323/month
792 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,278/month
785 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$2,234/month
774 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$2,225/month
762 Sq Ft
Chancery Park
$2,225/month
682 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,137/month
744 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,106/month
796 Sq Ft

Which Fairfax neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most apartments available are Carriage Park, The Lincoln at Fair Oaks and Mantua .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,278/month
785 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,137/month
744 Sq Ft
Mantua
$2,761/month
783 Sq Ft
Ridge Top Road
$2,323/month
792 Sq Ft
Fairchester
$2,528/month
790 Sq Ft
Cedar Lakes
$2,234/month
774 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$2,225/month
762 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,862/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,862/month
735 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,106/month
796 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 $2,129, you’ll want to make about $7,096 per month or $85,152 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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13175 Autumn Willow Dr,
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4040 Gateway Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030

$2,039 - $3,898

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The Knoll at Fair Oaks

12201 Pender Creek Cir,
Fairfax, VA 22033

$2,118 - $3,669

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Avalon Mosaic

2987 District Ave,
Fairfax, VA 22031

$2,305 - $3,460

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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