Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fairfax, VA rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $94 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.9% month over month in the latest data.
Compared to national trends
Fairfax rent is 28.3% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median. The city has a total of 73 rentals, indicating a relatively small inventory for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Fairfax rent for around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,959/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,525/month. Larger units reach $4,200/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,500/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $551 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,239, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,159 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,540.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  3% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,959 | No Change | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,525 | 4% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,200 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Fairfax | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,239 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 7% | 30% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,959
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Fairfax
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,239
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
30%
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
28%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, VA is 16% lower than the median rent in Annandale, VA.
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3%Discover rentals in Fairfax, VA
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1.5 baths
$900
House for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
10279 Latney Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
1 bed
1 bath
$950
House for rent
Available Jul 1
4d ago
House for rent in Fairfax
5120 Sideburn Rd #NA, Fairfax, VA 22032
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
10219 Aspen Willow Dr, Fairfax, VA 22032
3 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 1
15h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,049–$3,339
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
4158 Timber Log Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
6h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,709–$2,639
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
4245 Summit Corner Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,049–$3,339
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
12152 Monument Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,709–$2,639
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$4,037
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,040
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
3887 Fairfax Ridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,010–$3,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11727 Fairfax Woods Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,935–$4,037
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$3,530
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 $2,500 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 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 $100,000/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).