The Point at Fairfax
4040 Gateway Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030
$1,938 - $4,107 Plus Fees
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA
What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?
$2,087/month
Average Rent
764 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,087 per month. This is 28% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/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 $1,916 per month for a studio, $2,087 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,500 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,872 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Fairfax, VA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.4%, which averages out to $28 less 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 January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax?
Based on current rent prices, Mosby Woods, Little River Hills and Briarwood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?
Based on current rent prices, Mantua, Fair Oaks Chase and Circle Woods are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax.
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Which Fairfax neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Fairfax with the most apartments available are Carriage Park, Fair Oaks Chase and Mantua .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Fairfax, VA?
Because the average rent in Fairfax is $2,087, you’ll want to make about $6,956 per month or $83,472 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.
How does Fairfax, VA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Fairfax, VA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$1,482/month
One Bedroom
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$1,727/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,955/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,485/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.