The Point at Fairfax
4040 Gateway Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,930 - $3,272
$2,145/month
Average Rent
765 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of March 2025, the average rent in Fairfax, VA is $2,145 per month. This is 38% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Fairfax one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Fairfax, you can expect to pay about $1,995 per month for a studio, $2,145 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,609 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,979 or more.
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $75 more per month.
Based on current rent prices, Mantua is the most affordable neighborhood in Fairfax.
Based on current rent prices, Mantua is the most expensive neighborhood in Fairfax.
The neighborhood in Fairfax with the most apartments available is Mantua .
Because the average rent in Fairfax is $2,145, you’ll want to make about $7,150 per month or $85,800 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
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