Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 19, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,810/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,810 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $865 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent prices in Fairfax have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,336, whereas a house costs $3,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,029 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,969 | 13% | 147% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 |  4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 8% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $3,425 | 7% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Annandale | $3,100 | |
Bailey's Crossroads | $2,681 | |
Centreville | $2,714 | |
Franconia | $3,200 | |
Merrifield | $2,850 | |
Reston | $2,751 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,336 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,375 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,100 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,969
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
147%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Annandale
Average rent
$3,100
Bailey's Crossroads
Average rent
$2,681
Centreville
Average rent
$2,714
Franconia
Average rent
$3,200
Merrifield
Average rent
$2,850
Reston
Average rent
$2,751
Apartments
Average rent
$2,336
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,375
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
8%
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
44%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA is 9% lower than the median rent in Annandale, Annandale, VA.
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Discover rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
3d ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfax
9455 Fairfax Blvd #304, Fairfax, VA 22031
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
3824 Tussica Way, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
4.5 baths
$4,950
House 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
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E #5963A, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$3,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E #5963A, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$3,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,931–$8,693
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Fairfax
10679 Yorktown Ct, Fairfax, VA 22030
3 beds
3.5 baths
$4,600
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E #5963A, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,810–$3,090
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,931–$8,693
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,315
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E #5963A, Fairfax, VA 22030
2 beds
2 baths
$2,810
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,127–$1,498
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
9451 Fairfax Blvd #202, Fairfax, VA 22031
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
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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 $2,810 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have decreased by 19% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $865 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 $112,000/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).