What is the average apartment size in Falls Church?

The average size for a Falls Church, VA apartment is 893 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 Falls Church?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Falls Church is $2,296 per month, a 1.11% decrease from last years average of $2,322.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Falls Church?

In Falls Church, studios rent for $1,621 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,073 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,514 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,035 per month

What is the average apartment size in Falls Church?

The typical apartment in Falls Church offers about 893 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Falls Church?

Studio apartments in Falls Church average 538 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 760 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,024 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,286 sq. ft.

Falls Church, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Falls Church?

The typical rent budget in Falls Church ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 36% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Falls Church?

In Falls Church, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Falls Church is $2,296, a 1.11% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,322.

Studio Apartments at $1,621 offer the most budget-friendly option with 538 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 760 square feet for $2,073, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,514 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,286 sq ft) for $3,035, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Falls Church, VA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,296	893 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,621	538 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,073	760 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,514	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,035	1,286 sq. ft.

Falls Church, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Falls Church, VA have decreased by 1.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,322 to $2,296.

What's the typical rent budget in Falls Church, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Falls Church, VA (36%) 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 Falls Church, VA?

3,014 or 50% of the households in Falls Church, VA are renter-occupied while 3,039 or 50% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Falls Church, VA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Merrifield	$2,670
Falls Church City	$2,458

Falls Church | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Falls Church City is 8% lower than in Merrifield

$2,458

Falls Church City rent is 7% higher than Falls Church average

Average Rent $2,458

$2,670

Merrifield rent is 16% higher than Falls Church average

Average Rent $2,670

How Falls Church Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Falls Church	$2,296
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Washington, DC	$2,452
Fairfax	$2,320
Herndon	$2,337
Bethesda, MD	$2,699
Mc Lean, VA	$2,793
Oxon Hill, MD	$1,764
Reston, VA	$2,534
Vienna, VA	$2,348
Temple Hills, MD	$1,520
Chevy Chase, MD	$2,702

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 Falls Church 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.