Average Rent in Fairfax, VA

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Current Versus Historical Fairfax, VA Rents

Fairfax rentals average $1,775 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $804 (73.36%) year-over-year from $1,096 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $311 (-14.75%) year-over-year from $2,111 to $1,800. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $418 (-15.82%) year-over-year from $2,643 to $2,225. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $58 (1.80%) year-over-year from $3,242 to $3,300. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $765 (-17.53%) year-over-year from $4,365 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 17.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.87% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.26	$1,800	$2,111 (-14.75%)	$2,483 (-27.51%)
2 BR	$2.29	$2,225	$2,643 (-15.82%)	$3,030 (-26.57%)
3 BR	$1.93	$3,300	$3,242 (1.80%)	$3,833 (-13.91%)
4+ BR	$1.98	$3,600	$4,365 (-17.53%)	$2,633 (36.71%)

Historical Rents in Fairfax, VA

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Top Cities Near Fairfax

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Fairfax. The average rent in Fairfax is currently $2,500 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Fair Oaks, VA, with an average rent of $2,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Fairfax, VA is Fair Oaks, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $2,500 per month.

Let's compare Fairfax, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 9.86% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA are about 10.45% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.63% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Fairfax, VA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fair Oaks, VA	N/A	$1,950	$2,430	$2,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Fairfax

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Fairfax

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,025. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 1 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Fairfax, VA. It's average rent per month is $3,025. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,025, Fairfax, VA is the most expensive county by Fairfax, VA.

Typically, rent for studios in Fairfax, VA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Fairfax, VA is 9.86% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA is 9.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fairfax, VA	$1,538	$1,950	$2,400	$3,025

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfax

There is one zipcode in or near Fairfax, VA. The average rent for this zipcode is $2,734.

The following chart includes the zipcode in or near Fairfax, VA. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22030, Fairfax County, VA	$2,676	$1,950	$2,430	$2,734

Frequently Asked Questions - Fairfax Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for Fairfax, VA apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Fairfax, VA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Fairfax, VA.

How much is a studio apartment in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfax.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,775 and an average price per square feet of $2.26. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfax.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $2.29. There are a total of 3 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Fairfax.

How have rent prices in Fairfax, VA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Fairfax, VA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.73%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.16%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.