Average Rent in Fairfax, VA

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Current Versus Historical Fairfax, VA Rents

Fairfax rentals average $1,750 for a 1-bedroom rental to $4,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,342 (240.71%) year-over-year from $558 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $740 (-29.72%) year-over-year from $2,490 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $695 (-22.65%) year-over-year from $3,070 to $2,375. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $675 (21.95%) year-over-year from $3,075 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $498 (-11.08%) year-over-year from $4,498 to $4,000. 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 17.50% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.22% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.30% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$2.21	$1,750	$2,490 (-29.72%)	$2,846 (-38.51%)
2 BR	$1.80	$2,375	$3,070 (-22.65%)	$3,028 (-21.56%)
3 BR	$1.83	$3,750	$3,075 (21.95%)	$3,841 (-2.38%)
4+ BR	$1.97	$4,000	$4,498 (-11.08%)	$2,820 (41.84%)

Historical Rents in Fairfax, VA

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Top Cities Near Fairfax

Let's compare Fairfax, VA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size.

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Top Neighborhoods Near Fairfax

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Top Counties Near Fairfax

The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,970. 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 $2,970. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,970, 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 12.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Fairfax, VA is 3.16% 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	$1,475	$1,960	$2,450	$2,970

Top Zipcodes Near Fairfax

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

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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 $3,150. 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 $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $2.21. 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 $2,375 and an average price per square feet of $1.80. There are a total of 2 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 2.41%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.30%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA?

A reasonable rent price in Fairfax, VA is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.