Last updated on September 2, 2026

Average rent in
Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

Median rent

Median rent in Fairfax

$2,637/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Fairfax is $2,637 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $727 more per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Fairfax

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Fairfax rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,296, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Fairfax run $2,018 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,190.

Listings

Studio

$2,006

9%

29%

1 bedroom

$1,797

6%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,300

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,350

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,850

10%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$2,006

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

6%

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

Median rent price$2,637
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,133
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA is 16% lower than the median rent in Annandale, Annandale, VA.

Discover rentals in Fairfax, Fairfax, VA

4240 Sideburn Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Fairfax

1 bed

2.5 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Aug 31

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West Wood Oaks Apartments

10734 West Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,498

Apartment for rent

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9467 Fairfax Blvd #201 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Fairfax

Two BD/One Bath Condo in desirable Fairfax Circle area

9467 Fairfax Blvd #201, Fairfax, VA 22031

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

Available Sep 1

3814 Lyndhurst Dr #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Fairfax

Residential Lease, FAIRFAX, VA

3814 Lyndhurst Dr #103, Fairfax, VA 22031

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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 $2,637 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Fairfax?

Average rent prices in Fairfax have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Fairfax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Fairfax is 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $727 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.

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).

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