Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Merrifield, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merrifield
$2,877/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrifield is $2,877 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $927 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrifield
30
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrifield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merrifield, VA
Average rent prices in Merrifield have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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
Merrifield, VA
Rent prices in Merrifield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrifield is $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrifield run $2,376 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,010.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,125 | 3% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,338 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,985 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | 9% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 5% | 6% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Merrifield | $2,877 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,497 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $748 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,338
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
Merrifield
Average rent
$2,877
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,497
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$748
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merrifield and Bailey's Crossroads by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merrifield
48%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrifield, VA is 7% higher than the median rent in Bailey's Crossroads, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,701
11%$3,200
6%$2,600
7%$3,400
2%$2,886
6%$2,764
1%$2,800
4%$3,032
14%$4,550
2%$3,250
6%$4,125
10%$2,940
4%Discover rentals in Merrifield, VA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrifield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrifield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Merrifield
3048 Silent Valley Dr, Merrifield, VA 22031
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,975
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Merrifield
8607 Dellway Ln, Merrifield, VA 22180
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,100
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$3,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2920 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,232–$5,085
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
10h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
2920 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,232–$5,085
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 8
22h ago
Condo for rent in Merrifield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$3,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,880–$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Merrifield
2726 Gallows Rd #901, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
6h ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$3,285
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
2 beds
2 baths
$3,930
Price drop
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Condo for rent in Merrifield
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Merrifield, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Merrifield rental market.
How much is rent in Merrifield?
The average rent in Merrifield is $2,877 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrifield?
Average rent prices in Merrifield have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Merrifield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrifield is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $927 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrifield?
To comfortably afford rent in Merrifield, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merrifield?
Merrifield's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $3,000 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 46% of listings, making them relatively easy to find in the market.
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).