Fairfax, VA rental market
Last updated August 26, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fairfax, VA is $2,950.
$2,950
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260
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $750 to $6,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $700 | 3 |
| $800 | 6 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 7 |
| $1,200 | 6 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 3 |
| $1,600 | 1 |
| $1,700 | 10 |
| $1,800 | 11 |
| $1,900 | 5 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 8 |
| $2,200 | 11 |
| $2,300 | 17 |
| $2,400 | 12 |
| $2,500 | 16 |
| $2,600 | 17 |
| $2,700 | 13 |
| $2,800 | 9 |
| $2,900 | 18 |
| $3,000 | 23 |
| $3,100 | 16 |
| $3,200 | 15 |
| $3,300 | 11 |
| $3,400 | 13 |
| $3,500 | 10 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 12 |
| $3,800 | 13 |
| $3,900 | 15 |
| $4,000 | 8 |
| $4,100 | 4 |
| $4,200 | 8 |
| $4,300 | 4 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 3 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 10 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $100 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,436 | $2,484 |
| Feb | $2,402 | $2,500 |
| Mar | $2,400 | $2,571 |
| Apr | $2,500 | $2,710 |
| May | $2,588 | $2,629 |
| Jun | $2,950 | $2,700 |
| Jul | $2,696 | $2,600 |
| Aug | $2,650 | $2,990 |
| Sep | $2,850 | No data |
| Oct | $2,700 | No data |
| Nov | $2,820 | No data |
| Dec | $2,700 | No data |
Market temperature
The Fairfax, VA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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Rent in Fairfax, VA is 40% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?
The average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,950.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Fairfax, VA?
Houses in Fairfax, VA rent between $750 - $6,950 with an average rent of $2,950.
3. How has the rent in Fairfax, VA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Fairfax, VA increased by $100
4. How much has the rent in Fairfax, VA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Fairfax, VA decreased by $50
5. How many available rentals are there in Fairfax, VA?
There are currently 260 rentals available in Fairfax, VA.
6. How do rent prices in Fairfax, VA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,950 — 40.48% higher the national average of $2,100.