Mantua

Fairfax, VA

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Mantua - Fairfax, VA

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Situated about four miles east of Fairfax’s charming downtown area, Mantua is a desirable community known for its tranquil family-friendly atmosphere, exceptional public schools, lush greenery, and close proximity to numerous metropolitan areas. Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, and Washington, DC are all within commuting distance from Mantua, making it a sought-after bedroom community.

While Mantua is predominantly residential, it neighbors Fair City Mall and sits within a short drive from the many commercial offerings of Tysons Corner Center and Fair Oaks Mall. A host of local parks provide plenty of options for outdoor recreation in Mantua as well as the nearby Van Dyck Park, Holmes Run Stream Valley Park, and Lake Accotink Park. George Mason University is also just a few minutes away from Mantua. Getting around from Mantua is easy with access to Metro buses, Route 236, U.S. 50, and I-495.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Mantua is $1,429 for a studio, $1,694 for one bedroom, $1,925 for two bedrooms, and $2,429 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mantua has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 457 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,429/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 808 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,694/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 974 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,925/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,144 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,429/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Mantua - Fairfax, VA

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4.8 5 Reviews

Current Resident

8 years and 2 months agoNiche Review

Mantua is a safe, family-friendly neighborhood with good public schools such as Mantua Elementary School and Robert Frost Middle School.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eakin Community Park
  • Gateway Regional Park
  • Nottoway Park
  • Hidden Oaks Nature Center
  • Lake Accotink Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
  • Washington Dulles International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.