Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfax Station, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfax Station

$2,892/mo

decreased by48%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfax Station is $2,892 per month as of October 2026. This is 52% above the national average rent, or $992 more per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfax Station

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfax Station rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairfax Station, VA

Average rent prices in Fairfax Station have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Fairfax Station, VA

Rent prices in Fairfax Station vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfax Station is $2,592, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax Station run $2,656 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,258.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

18%

2 bedroom

$2,225

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$2,950

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$3,500

47%

44%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

44%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfax Station, VA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Fairfax Station, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Fairfax Station and Bailey's Crossroads by all bedroom counts and property types.

Fairfax Station

Median rent price$2,892
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,698
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax Station, VA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bailey's Crossroads, VA.

Discover rentals in Fairfax Station, VA

8312 Ivy Green Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfax Station

Residential Lease, FAIRFAX STATION, VA

8312 Ivy Green Rd, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

5 beds

4 baths

$5,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Fairfax Station, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfax Station rental market.

How much is rent in Fairfax Station?

The average rent in Fairfax Station is $2,892 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfax Station?

Average rent prices in Fairfax Station have increased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 48% since last year.

How does Fairfax Station rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfax Station is 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $992 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfax Station?

To comfortably afford rent in Fairfax Station, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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