What's the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,767 per month, which is 42% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,767

-2.9%-$83 decrease month-over-month

-6.2%-$183 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

301

APARTMENTS

$2,317

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Fairfax, VA at $2,317 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,800 per month. Townhomes average $3,200 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,988
2 Bedrooms	$2,471
3 Bedrooms	$3,166
4 Bedrooms	$3,950
All	$2,767

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Fairfax, VA is $1,988 per month, followed by $2,471 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,166 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,950 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,285
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$3,350
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,200

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Fairfax, VA is $1,285 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,995
4 Bedrooms	$2,500
All	$2,244

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,400 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,995 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $2,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$4,100
All	$3,800

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Fairfax, VA is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,100 for a 4 bedroom house.