What is the average apartment size in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA?

The average size for a Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA apartment is 937 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Fair Lakes?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Fair Lakes is $2,298 per month, a 3.04% decrease from last years average of $2,370.

What is the average apartment size in Fair Lakes?

The typical apartment in Fair Lakes offers about 937 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Fair Lakes?

The typical rent budget in Fair Lakes ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Fair Lakes?

In Fair Lakes, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Fair Lakes is $2,298, a 3.04% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,370.

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $2,040, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,378 offer 1,037 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,305 sq ft) for $3,169, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,298	937 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,040	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,378	1,037 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,169	1,305 sq. ft.

Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA have decreased by 3.04% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,370 to $2,298.

What's the typical rent budget in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA (66%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA?

879 or 37% of the households in Fair Lakes, Fairfax, VA are renter-occupied while 1,485 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Fair Lakes?

Mosby Woods $2,175/month

Fair Oaks Gables $2,180/month

Greenbriar $2,190/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,320/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Fair Lakes?

Ardmore $2,440/month

Fairfax County Governmental Center $2,454/month

Fairfax Acres $2,477/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Fairfax, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Fairfax Acres	$2,477
Fairfax County Governmental Center	$2,454
Ardmore	$2,440
Fairfax Corner	$2,371
Fair Lakes	$2,298
Centerpointe	$2,265
Fair Oaks	$2,221
Greenbriar	$2,190
Fair Oaks Gables	$2,180
Mosby Woods	$2,175

Fairfax | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Fair Lakes is 6% lower than in Ardmore

$2,298

Fair Lakes rent is the same as Fairfax average

Average Rent $2,298

$2,440

Ardmore rent is 6% higher than Fairfax average

Average Rent $2,440

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Fair Lakes apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.