Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Average rent in
Fairfax, VA

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Last updated on December 30, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, VA is $2,400. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

71

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, VA is $2,400. This is +26%, or $493, higher than the national average.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
67%
25%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

70%
30%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Fairfax, VA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Fairfax, VA have decreased by 1% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Fairfax, VA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Fairfax, VA is $2,257. A 1-bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA costs about $2,019 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,455. Houses for rent in Fairfax, VA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,959

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,399

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,100

2%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,600

3%

4%

Studio

$2,500

2%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,959

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

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.

Compare rent prices in Fairfax, VA to other cities

Median rent prices in Fairfax, VA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Annandale, VA.

Fairfax

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,757
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 13% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.

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Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA

5488 Safe Harbor Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairfax

1 private room available! FEMALE ONLY!!

5488 Safe Harbor Court, Fairfax, VA 22032

4 beds

4 baths

$750

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2d ago

7.7

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13175 Autumn Willow Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

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1–2 baths

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3h ago

9.4

Excellent

Fairfax Square

9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,821–$8,290

Price drop

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12161 Penderview Terrace #906 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fairfax

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12161 Penderview Terrace #906, Fairfax, VA 22033

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

9451 Fairfax Boulevard #102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fairfax

CONDOS - Other - FAIRFAX, VA

9451 Fairfax Boulevard #102, Fairfax, VA 22031

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

10142 Fair Woods Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairfax

TOWNHOME - Other - FAIRFAX, VA

10142 Fair Woods Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

House for rent

12106 Greenway Court #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fairfax

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12106 Greenway Court #302, Fairfax, VA 22033

3 beds

2 baths

$2,650

Condo for rent

11711 Scooter Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Fairfax

Fairfax Home for Rent

11711 Scooter Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

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