Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 3, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 3, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,895/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,895 per month as of May 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $945 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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, Fairfax, VA
Rent prices in Fairfax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fairfax is $2,440, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,007 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,440.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,759 | 13% |  36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,850 | 4% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $2,629 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,400 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,600 | 9% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Annandale | $3,200 | |
Bailey's Crossroads | $2,701 | |
Centreville | $2,575 | |
Franconia | $3,300 | |
Merrifield | $2,818 | |
Reston | $2,900 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,440 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 19% | 19% | |
Houses | $3,350 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,122 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,759
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,629
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,600
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
9%
Annandale
Average rent
$3,200
Bailey's Crossroads
Average rent
$2,701
Centreville
Average rent
$2,575
Franconia
Average rent
$3,300
Merrifield
Average rent
$2,818
Reston
Average rent
$2,900
Apartments
Average rent
$2,440
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,122
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fairfax, 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, Fairfax, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Fairfax and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fairfax
48%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA is 10% lower than the median rent in Annandale, Annandale, VA.
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12h ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
3814 Lyndhurst Dr #103, Fairfax, VA 22031
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
3860 Lyndhurst Dr #202, Fairfax, VA 22031
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
11000 Park Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
10755 Fairgrounds Dr #433, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1.5 baths
$3,300
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
10328 Sager Ave #217, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
10328 Sager Ave #407, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Condo for rent
11h ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$2,960
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$2,960
Apartment for rent
22h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$8,288
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Fairfax
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,295
House for rent
Available Aug 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
4218 Trowbridge St #NA, Fairfax, VA 22030
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
11h ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,790–$2,960
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,185–$3,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$8,288
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfax
3846 Farrcroft Grn, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
2 baths
$3,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
22h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,555–$7,646
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
4213 Allison Cir, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Fairfax rental market.
How much is rent in Fairfax?
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,895 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 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 $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).