Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfax, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfax

$2,719/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfax is $2,719 per month as of September 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $819 more per month.

$1.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfax

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairfax, VA

Average rent prices in Fairfax have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,234, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,079 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,648.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$2,050

4%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,568

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$3,300

4%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,825

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,050

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,568

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$2,719
increased by43%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 12% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA

West Wood Oaks Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

3h ago

8.7

Very good

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West Wood Oaks Apartments

10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,498

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5422 Ruby Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfax

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Autumn Willow 9 - 6204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Autumn Willow 9 - 6204

13175 Autumn Willow Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,663–$1,995

Fairfax Square - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

9.4

Excellent

Fairfax Square

9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,753–$10,000

Price drop

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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 $2,719 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfax?

Average rent prices in Fairfax have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfax is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $819 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 $109,000/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).

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