What is the average apartment size in Woodlawn?

The average size for a Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA apartment is 869 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 Woodlawn?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Woodlawn is $1,854 per month, a 1.62% decrease from last year’s average of $1,884.

What is the average apartment size in Woodlawn?

The typical apartment in Woodlawn offers about 869 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Woodlawn ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Woodlawn?

In Woodlawn, 40% of households rent while 60% 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 Woodlawn is $1,854, a 1.62% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,884.

One-bedroom apartments provide 722 square feet for $1,695, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,916 offer 940 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,004 sq ft) for $2,075, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,854	869 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,695	722 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,916	940 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,075	1,004 sq. ft.

Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA have decreased by 1.62% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,884 to $1,854.

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

The largest share of rentals in Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA (48%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA?

3,459 or 40% of the households in Woodlawn, Fairfax County, VA are renter-occupied while 5,121 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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How Woodlawn Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Woodlawn	$1,854
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
Fairfax	$2,381
Tysons Corner	$2,834
Lake Ridge	$1,961
Rose Hill	$2,179
Glassmanor	$1,658
Cherry Hill	$1,797
Huntington	$2,139
Groveton	$2,032
Forestville	$1,583
Franconia	$2,492
Kingstowne	$2,642

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 Woodlawn 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.