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Student Housing in Fairfax, VA
About Student Housing in Fairfax
Fairfax, VA is a Northern Virginia suburb in the DC orbit, and George Mason University anchors its southern end with the state's largest student body. The city pairs a walkable Old Town core, complete with a historic courthouse and a busy civic events calendar, with sprawling residential neighborhoods stretching toward the Beltway. Mason students settle along University Drive north of campus, near Braddock Road on the engineering side, and across the apartment clusters ringing campus. The big draw is access: the Vienna Metro station puts Arlington and downtown DC within about 30 minutes, so the whole capital region is in play for internships and weekends. The area is also laced with regional parks and trails.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Fairfax
University Drive
The area north of campus holds popular apartment complexes within a short bike or bus ride to class. It keeps you close to campus without being right on top of it.
Braddock Road
This side suits students spending most of their time on the engineering end of campus. It is a practical pick for staying near the buildings you use most.
Old Town Fairfax
A walkable historic core with civic events and a community feel, sitting a bit north of campus. It pairs character and amenities with a short hop to class.
Getting Around Fairfax as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Fairfax.