Fairfax, VA rental market
What is the average rent in Fairfax, VA?
Last updated June 22, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Fairfax, VA is $2,800.
Average rent
$2,800
Month-over-month change
+$105
Year-over-year change
+$200
Available rentals
309
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $500 to $6,907.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 1 |
| $700 | 2 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 7 |
| $1,000 | 7 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 4 |
| $1,300 | 8 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 4 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 20 |
| $1,900 | 20 |
| $2,000 | 10 |
| $2,100 | 16 |
| $2,200 | 11 |
| $2,300 | 17 |
| $2,400 | 22 |
| $2,500 | 15 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 13 |
| $2,800 | 10 |
| $2,900 | 10 |
| $3,000 | 12 |
| $3,100 | 23 |
| $3,200 | 23 |
| $3,300 | 19 |
| $3,400 | 21 |
| $3,500 | 13 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 14 |
| $3,800 | 14 |
| $3,900 | 9 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 13 |
| $4,200 | 13 |
| $4,300 | 8 |
| $4,400 | 6 |
| $4,500 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 5 |
| $5,000+ | 14 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,484 | $2,700 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,700 |
| Mar | $2,571 | $2,544 |
| Apr | $2,710 | $2,535 |
| May | $2,629 | $2,586 |
| Jun | $2,700 | $2,785 |
| Jul | $2,600 | No data |
| Aug | $2,990 | No data |
| Sep | $3,000 | No data |
| Oct | $2,863 | No data |
| Nov | $2,734 | No data |
| Dec | $2,800 | 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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