What's the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of June 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,799 per month, which is 43% higher than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,799

3.7%$100 increase month-over-month

2.5%$70 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

305

APARTMENTS

$2,411

HOUSES

$3,700

TOWNHOUSES

$3,400

As of June 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Fairfax, VA at $2,411 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,700 per month. Townhomes average $3,400 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,945
2 Bedrooms	$2,602
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$3,850
All	$2,799

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Fairfax, VA is $1,945 per month, followed by $2,602 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	$2,850
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$3,400

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Fairfax, VA is $1,450 per month, followed by $2,850 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,889
2 Bedrooms	$2,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,750
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,280

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA is $1,889 per month, followed by $2,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $2,750 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$1,800
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	$4,033
All	$3,700

As of June 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Fairfax, VA is $1,100 per month, followed by $1,800 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,300 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,033 for a 4 bedroom house.