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Rent in Fairfax, VA: Prices & Apartments for Rent

As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Fairfax, VA is $1,825/month, based on 36 active listings on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving. 2-bedroom: $2,400 (65 listings).

That is 41% above the Virginia 1-bedroom median of about $1,298. Nearby, the 1-bedroom median ranges from $1,895 in Falls Church to $2,100 in McLean.

Updated · 348 listings. Prices are advertised asking rents; check availability on the original listing. How we calculate

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Median rent in Fairfax

From listings with a single price and a single bedroom count. Fewer than 20 such listings and we leave the figure out.

Studio
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1 listing
1 bedroom
$1,825
36 listings
2 bedrooms
$2,400
65 listings
3+ bedrooms
$3,455
140 listings

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Renting in Fairfax: common questions

What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA?
As of October 17, 2026, the median asking rent for a 1-bedroom in Fairfax, VA is $1,825 per month, based on 36 listings with a single price. A 2-bedroom has a median of $2,400.
How many rentals are available in Fairfax, VA?
348 rentals are listed in Fairfax, VA on Redfin and ApartmentHomeLiving as of October 17, 2026, after removing listings that appear on more than one site.
How are these rent prices calculated?
We collect active listings from Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving, remove duplicates across sites, and take the median of asking rents for listings with one price and one bedroom count. If fewer than 20 listings qualify for a bedroom size, we leave that figure out. Read the full methodology
How much income do I need to rent in Fairfax, VA?
Many landlords ask for gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent. For a median 1-bedroom at $1,825/month, that is about $5,475 a month, or $65,700 a year.

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