What is the average apartment size in Fairfax?

The average size for a Fairfax, VA apartment is 932 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fairfax?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Fairfax is $2,381 per month, a 0.12% decrease from last year’s average of $2,384.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, studios rent for $2,009 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,124 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,579 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,822 per month

What is the average apartment size in Fairfax?

The typical apartment in Fairfax offers about 932 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Fairfax?

Studio apartments in Fairfax average 563 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 763 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,053 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,300 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax include Margate Manor ($1,913/month), Mosby Woods ($2,117/month), and Greenbriar ($2,179/month), all below the citywide average of $2,381.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax are Fairfax Corner ($2,488/month), Fairfax County Governmental Center ($2,499/month), and Fairfax Acres ($2,560/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Fairfax, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fairfax?

The typical rent budget in Fairfax ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fairfax?

In Fairfax, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fairfax is $2,381, a 0.12% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,384.

Studio Apartments at $2,009 offer the most budget-friendly option with 563 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 763 square feet for $2,124, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,579 offer 1,053 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,300 sq ft) for $2,822, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fairfax, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,381	932 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,009	563 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,124	763 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,579	1,053 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,822	1,300 sq. ft.

Fairfax, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Fairfax, VA have decreased by 0.12% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,384 to $2,381.

What's the typical rent budget in Fairfax, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Fairfax, VA (49%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fairfax, VA?

2,808 or 31% of the households in Fairfax, VA are renter-occupied while 6,350 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Fairfax?

Margate Manor $1,913/month

Mosby Woods $2,117/month

Greenbriar $2,179/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,381/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fairfax?

Fairfax Corner $2,488/month

Fairfax County Governmental Center $2,499/month

Fairfax Acres $2,560/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fairfax, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fairfax Acres	$2,560
Fairfax County Governmental Center	$2,499
Fairfax Corner	$2,488
Ardmore	$2,397
Centerpointe	$2,378
Fair Lakes	$2,363
Fair Oaks Gables	$2,354
Fair Oaks	$2,310
Greenbriar	$2,179
Mosby Woods	$2,117
Margate Manor	$1,913

Fairfax | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ardmore is 1% higher than in Centerpointe

$2,397

Ardmore rent is 1% higher than Fairfax average

Average Rent $2,397

$2,378

Centerpointe rent is 1% lower than Fairfax average

Average Rent $2,378

How Fairfax Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Fairfax	$2,381
Richmond	$1,573
Arlington	$2,664
Alexandria	$2,185
Charlottesville	$2,073
Norfolk	$1,557
Newport News	$1,405
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Woodbridge	$2,063
Henrico	$1,599
Falls Church	$2,338
Ashburn	$2,525
Bethesda, MD	$2,760
Manassas	$2,050
Herndon	$2,396
Reston, VA	$2,561
Mc Lean, VA	$2,830
Sterling, VA	$2,452
Springfield, VA	$2,195
Centreville, VA	$2,481
Vienna, VA	$2,489

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fairfax apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.