Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fairfax rent stands today
Fairfax, VA rent rose 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters are paying $324 more per month on average than last year despite a 1.9% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fairfax rent runs roughly 1.4× the $1,925/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets near major metro areas. The total rentals available number 119, a relatively small inventory.
Price ranges
Studios in Fairfax rent for $1,889/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,965/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,450/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $3,400/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,000/month.
What you'll pay
Houses command a median of $3,550/month compared to $2,200/month for apartments, with houses making up nearly 60% of total rentals. This shows what most renters actually pay by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,699/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,699 per month as of August 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $774 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
119
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfax, VA
Average rent prices in Fairfax have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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, VA
Rent prices in Fairfax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfax is $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,064 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,509.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,889 | 1% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $1,965 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,449 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairfax | $2,574 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,550 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,035 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,889
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,965
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,449
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Fairfax
Average rent
$2,574
Apartments
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfax, 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, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fairfax and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairfax
40%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
3%$2,750
4%$2,700
5%$2,645
7%$3,200
4%$2,790
$2,450
1%$5,550
5%$2,750
7%$3,200
10%$3,000
5%$2,618
3%Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
4240 Sideburn Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
2.5 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
10307 Beaumont St, Fairfax, VA 22030
5 beds
3 baths
$1,100
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
2d ago
13175 Autumn Willow Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,647–$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
12258 Sessile Cmns, Fairfax, VA 22030
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,750
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E #5963A, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$3,920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
10328 Sager Ave #407, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,799–$2,719
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,909–$2,969
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,990
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
1 bed
1 bath
$2,009–$2,059
Price drop
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2 baths
$2,569–$2,689
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,985–$3,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,805–$3,917
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairfax, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfax rental market.
How much is rent in Fairfax?
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,699 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $774 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fairfax?
To comfortably afford rent in Fairfax, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfax?
February offers the lowest rents in Fairfax, with winter months generally providing better deals than summer peak season. June sees the highest rents with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months, while October and December create more favorable conditions for renters.
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).