Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 17, 2026
Average rent in
Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Fairfax
$2,400/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Fairfax is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fairfax
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA
Average rent prices in Fairfax have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $2,435, whereas a house costs $3,378. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,122 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,634.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,104 |  5% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,755 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,350 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $3,227 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Annandale | $3,050 | |
Bailey's Crossroads | $2,686 | |
Centreville | $2,650 | |
Franconia | $3,295 | |
Merrifield | $2,698 | |
Reston | $2,787 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,435 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,378 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $860 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,104
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,227
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Annandale
Average rent
$3,050
Bailey's Crossroads
Average rent
$2,686
Centreville
Average rent
$2,650
Franconia
Average rent
$3,295
Merrifield
Average rent
$2,698
Reston
Average rent
$2,787
Apartments
Average rent
$2,435
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,378
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
4%
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
26%higher than the national median
61%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA is 21% 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
2 beds
1 bath
$1,498
Apartment 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 Jun 17
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
3814 Lyndhurst Dr #103, Fairfax, VA 22031
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
10902 Milburn St, Fairfax, VA 22030
4 beds
2 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
10755 Fairgrounds Dr #112, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Fairfax
10506 Oak Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fairfax
4160 Chain Bridge Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio
0 baths
$2,000
House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
9481 Fairfax Blvd #302, Fairfax, VA 22031
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Condo for rent
Available Oct 19
2d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,125–$3,815
Price droppedTotal 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 bed
1 bath
$1,755
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
13h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,948–$10,097
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment 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 Jun 17
2d ago
Verified
10805 Harvey Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,755
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
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,635
Price droppedAdditional 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
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,125–$3,815
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,948–$10,097
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,075–$2,635
Price droppedAdditional 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
10608 Kitty Pozer Dr Apt E, Fairfax, VA 22030
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,125–$3,815
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
13h ago
9860 Fairfax Sq, Fairfax, VA 22031
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,316–$10,097
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Fairfax
9483 Fairfax Blvd #101, Fairfax, VA 22031
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Condo 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 $2,400 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fairfax?
Average rent prices in Fairfax have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fairfax is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/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).