Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 18, 2026
Average rent in
Merrifield, Merrifield, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Merrifield
$2,680/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrifield is $2,680 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $780 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrifield
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrifield rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merrifield, Merrifield, VA
Average rent prices in Merrifield have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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, Merrifield, VA
Rent prices in Merrifield vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrifield is $2,650, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrifield run $2,305 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,965.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,996 |  2% | 14% | |
1 bedroom | $2,315 | 2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,980 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,997 | 7% | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Annandale | $2,650 | |
Bailey's Crossroads | $2,700 | |
Dunn Loring | $4,225 | |
Mantua | $3,000 | |
Reston | $2,794 | |
Vienna | $3,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,650 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $2,400 | 2% | 8% | |
Houses | $3,100 | 2% | 1% | |
Rooms | $748 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,996
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,315
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,980
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,997
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
Annandale
Average rent
$2,650
Bailey's Crossroads
Average rent
$2,700
Dunn Loring
Average rent
$4,225
Mantua
Average rent
$3,000
Reston
Average rent
$2,794
Vienna
Average rent
$3,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$748
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrifield, 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, Merrifield, VA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Merrifield and Annandale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merrifield
41%higher than the national median
39%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrifield, Merrifield, VA is 1% higher than the median rent in Annandale, Annandale, VA.
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1d ago
Apartment for rent in Merrifield
2 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Price dropped $275Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merrifield
2908 Kings Chapel Rd #03, Merrifield, VA 22042
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merrifield
2900 Kings Chapel Rd #5, Merrifield, VA 22042
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
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 Sep 1
14h ago
Townhouse for rent in Merrifield
3151 Ellenwood Dr, Merrifield, VA 22031
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,855–$4,205
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
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$4,165
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$3,275
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
1d ago
2920 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$4,304
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
7h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$2,775
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
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,855–$4,205
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
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$4,165
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2920 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$4,304
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
7h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$2,775
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
1d ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$3,275
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
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,855–$4,205
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
2750 Gallows Rd #8651A, Merrifield, VA 22180
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,265–$4,165
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
2750 Gallows Rd, Merrifield, VA 22180
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,035–$2,775
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
1d ago
Verified
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,325–$3,275
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
2987 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
2 beds
2 baths
$4,205
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
1d ago
2920 District Ave, Merrifield, VA 22031
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$4,304
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 18
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Frequently asked questions for Merrifield, Merrifield, VA
Quick answers to common questions about the Merrifield rental market.
How much is rent in Merrifield?
The average rent in Merrifield is $2,680 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrifield?
Average rent prices in Merrifield have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Merrifield rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrifield is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $780 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 $107,000/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).