Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fairfax rent stands today
Fairfax, VA rent rose 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,662/month. Renters are paying $305 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend seen over the past year despite a recent dip in early 2026.
Compared to national trends
Fairfax rents run 36.5% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier suburban market with limited total rentals at 98 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fairfax rent for $1,879/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,932/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,570/month, with larger units rising to $3,995/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,662/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,662 per month as of June 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $712 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
98
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfax, VA
Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,372, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,109 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,609.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,879 |  1% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,932 | 4% | 26% | |
2 bedroom | $2,570 | 5% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $3,300 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,995 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairfax | $2,950 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,372 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,375 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,012 | 5% | 19% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,879
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,932
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,570
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Fairfax
Average rent
$2,950
Apartments
Average rent
$2,372
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
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
37%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 17% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
6%$2,820
$2,750
2%$2,712
7%$3,250
5%$2,739
2%$2,612
5%$4,925
4%$2,917
2%$3,200
8%$2,972
3%$2,700
5%Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA
5d+ 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
10h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,963–$8,482
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
3803 Estel Rd, Fairfax, VA 22031
5 beds
4 baths
$7,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
12258 Sessile Cmns, Fairfax, VA 22030
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
9810 Bolton Village Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
9928 Great Oaks Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Jul 15
4h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,029–$3,109
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,719–$2,609
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$4,064
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,235
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,719–$2,609
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$4,064
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,855–$4,064
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,990–$3,235
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$2,149–$2,239
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
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 $2,662 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $712 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 $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fairfax?
Fairfax one-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,100 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,600 per month. These figures represent the current rental market across the city's diverse housing stock.
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).