Annandale Apartment Rents Dip Slightly This Spring

Fairfax County rents remain above pre-pandemic levels despite national softening

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:51am

Annandale apartment renters are seeing slightly lower prices this March, with median rents at about $1,916 for one-bedrooms and $2,186 for two-bedrooms, down just over 2% from last year. Countywide, Fairfax apartment rents also dipped year-over-year but remain far above pre-pandemic levels, as analysts say a softer national rental market and more vacant units are limiting landlords' pricing power.

Why it matters

The Annandale rental market reflects broader trends in Fairfax County, where apartment prices have surged in recent years but are now showing early signs of cooling. This could provide some relief for residents, though rents remain historically high compared to pre-pandemic levels.

The details

According to local real estate data, Annandale renters are seeing a modest 2% dip in median prices compared to last year, with one-bedrooms now going for around $1,916 and two-bedrooms for $2,186. Countywide, Fairfax apartment rents have also declined slightly year-over-year, but analysts say landlords' pricing power remains limited by a softer national rental market and higher vacancy rates.

  • Median Annandale rents in March 2026 were down just over 2% from the previous year.
  • Fairfax County apartment rents have declined year-over-year but remain far above pre-pandemic levels.

The players

Fairfax County

The county where Annandale is located, which has seen apartment rents decline slightly but remain historically high.

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The takeaway

While Annandale and Fairfax County rents have dipped slightly, they still remain well above pre-pandemic levels, providing only modest relief for residents in a high-cost housing market.