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Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

$2,133/month

Average Rent

761 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,133 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/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 $1,923 per month for a studio, $2,133 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,542 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,937 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,923/month
554 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,133/month
761 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,542/month
1,035 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,937/month
1,304 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,651/month
1,752 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,841/month
3,101 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,099/month
728 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,718/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,208/month
128 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,551/month
1,813 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,776/month
1,190 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Fairfax, VA?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $13 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 April 2026
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
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
92% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Haywood
$1,717/month
647 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,868/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,868/month
735 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,082/month
789 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,231/month
735 Sq Ft
Mantua
$2,239/month
751 Sq Ft
Chancery Park
$2,277/month
737 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,287/month
749 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,338/month
723 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,432/month
792 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fair Oaks Chase
$2,724/month
788 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$2,693/month
768 Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,432/month
792 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,338/month
723 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,287/month
749 Sq Ft
Chancery Park
$2,277/month
737 Sq Ft
Mantua
$2,239/month
751 Sq Ft
Briarwood
$2,231/month
735 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,082/month
789 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,868/month
735 Sq Ft

Which Fairfax neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carriage Park
$2,432/month
792 Sq Ft
Mantua
$2,239/month
751 Sq Ft
Fair Oaks Chase
$2,724/month
788 Sq Ft
The Lincoln at Fair Oaks
$2,287/month
749 Sq Ft
Circle Woods
$2,338/month
723 Sq Ft
Greens at Fair Lakes
$1,868/month
735 Sq Ft
Willow Oaks at Fair Lakes
$1,868/month
735 Sq Ft
Little River Hills
$2,693/month
768 Sq Ft
Chantilly Farm
$2,082/month
789 Sq Ft
Chancery Park
$2,277/month
737 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 $2,133, you’ll want to make about $7,110 per month or $85,320 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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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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