Travel Nursing in Fairfax, VA

Travel nursing in Fairfax, VA — what it costs to live there and 5 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Fairfax

5 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Fairfax

Prices in Virginia run 1% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall101.11% higher
Housing106.87% higher
Utilities92.28% lower
Groceries and goods100.4at the national average
Services100.2at the national average

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Fairfax

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$2,345HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$2,395HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,695HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$3,370HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,518Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Pay in VA

Average weekly package (base + stipends): $2,587 based on 3 reports.

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Common questions

Do I need a Virginia nursing license?
Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Fairfax expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Virginia runs utilities 8% below and housing 7% above. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Fairfax?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Fairfax is $2,395 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 5 furnished places here.