Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fairfax rent stands today
Fairfax, VA rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,685/month. Renters today are paying $221 more per month on average than last year despite a slight month-over-month decline of 1.9%.
Compared to national trends
Fairfax rents run 41.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets near major East Coast metros with limited total rentals at 106 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Fairfax rent for about $2,039/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,999/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,510/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $3,275/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,800/month. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Fairfax saw rents decline by 3.1% year over year, diverging by 12.1 percentage points from the overall citywide increase. This contrasts with the general upward trend in Fairfax, VA rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,685/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,685 per month as of November 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $785 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
106
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 9% 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 $2,423, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,039 | 7% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,999 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $2,509 |  3% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,275 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairfax | $2,423 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,423 | 2% | 4% | |
Condos | $2,197 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $977 | 13% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,039
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,999
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,509
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,275
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
3%
Fairfax
Average rent
$2,423
Apartments
Average rent
$2,423
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$977
Last 30 days
13%
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
41%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 3% higher than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,754
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1%$2,456
10%$3,300
14%$2,750
8%$2,589
4%$4,800
2%$2,852
2%$3,300
2%$2,840
5%$2,549
2%Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA
3d ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,498
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fairfax
11111 La Messa Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
10720 Viognier Ter, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
4.5 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
13109 Peach Leaf Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio
0.5 baths
$4,800
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.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,335–$4,205
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
4489 Lateleaf Trl, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
3 baths
$4,200
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.House for rent
6h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,009–$3,159
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,789–$2,859
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.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$3,926
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$3,926
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,755–$2,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,395
Price dropped $590Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
7h ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,060–$2,245
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$2,013
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,395
Price dropped $590Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
2d ago
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,887–$3,549
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.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 $2,685 per month as of November 14, 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 9% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $785 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 $107,000/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).