What's the average rent in Fairfax, VA?

Rental Market Trends in Fairfax, VA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,615 per month, which is 37% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,615

2.7%$69 increase month-over-month

-1.9%-$51 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

250

APARTMENTS

$2,377

HOUSES

$3,800

TOWNHOUSES

$3,200

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Fairfax, VA at $2,377 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	$1,950
2 Bedrooms	$2,511
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,800
All	$2,615

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Fairfax, VA is $1,950 per month, followed by $2,511 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,800 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$2,900
3 Bedrooms	$3,400
4 Bedrooms	$3,400
All	$3,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Fairfax, VA is $1,300 per month, followed by $2,900 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $3,400 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,400 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$2,795
4 Bedrooms	$5,000
All	$2,250

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Fairfax, VA is $1,900 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,795 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,100
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,600
4 Bedrooms	$3,850
All	$3,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Fairfax, VA is $1,100 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,600 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,850 for a 4 bedroom house.