Apartments to rent in 22041, Falls Church

22041 covers Bailey's Crossroads / Culmore and nearby pockets of Falls Church in Fairfax County. Popular with renters for its Columbia Pike corridor, mid-rise apartment communities and relatively easy access to Washington, D.C., 22041 combines walkable shopping and stronger transit connections than many inner-suburban ZIPs.

Nearby ZIPs Comparison

ZIPsCostSchoolsSafetyWalkability
22041 — Bailey's Crossroads High Fair Safe Good
22044 — Seven Corners Average Fair Safe Good
22042 — Falls Church High Good Safe Excellent
22204 — Arlington High Good Safe Excellent
22311 — Alexandria High Average Safe Good
Excellent/Good
Average
Poor/Less Safe

Source: Zillow

ZIP 22041 Rental Prices

Studio
$1,300 – $1,900
1 bedroom
$1,700 – $2,400
2 bedroom
$2,000 – $3,200
3 bedroom
$2,800 – $4,500

Source: Zillow

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22041 Schools & Education

Top Public Schools

Glasgow Middle School

⭐ 3/10 GreatSchools / FCPS listings
101 Fairfax Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22312
🧭 ~1.5 mi

Top Private Schools

St. Anthony of Padua School

⭐ Not rated School website / local directories
3301 Glen Carlyn Rd, Falls Church, VA 22041
🧭 In-ZIP (22041)

Source: Fairfax County Public Schools / GreatSchools / Realtor

22041 Safety & Crime Overview

Safe

Crime in 22041 varies by sub-area: Bailey's Crossroads and sections along the Columbia Pike corridor report the majority of incidents while some west pockets (near Lake Barcroft) see lower totals. Overall the ZIP's violent-crime rate is modest relative to some inner-city areas but higher than the quietest suburban ZIPs; residents should be cautious around high-traffic commercial strips at night and follow typical urban-suburban precautions.

Source: CrimeGrade (zip-level analysis)

22041 Walkability, Transit & Bike Scores

Walk Score ~76
Very Walkable
Transit Score ~61
Good Transit
Bike Score ~55
Bikeable
25-40 min
To downtown Washington, D.C. by bus + Metrorail depending on route and transfer (typical 25–40 min); West Falls Church or nearby Metrorail/ART bus connections serve the area.

Source: Walk Score / local real-estate listings

22041, Falls Church Summary

Overview

22041 centers on Bailey's Crossroads and the Columbia Pike / Leesburg Pike corridor in northern Fairfax County. The ZIP mixes mid-rise apartment buildings, older garden apartments and single-family pockets; it is a transit-oriented inner-suburb with a diverse population and a lively commercial strip. Its proximity to Arlington, Alexandria and Washington, D.C. makes it popular with commuters who trade some quiet for convenience and lower rents than the most expensive inner suburbs.

Key Features

  • Transit & access: Good bus and arterial connections to nearby Metrorail stations; shorter drives to central D.C. than many outer suburbs.
  • Diverse dining: Columbia Pike corridor offers extensive ethnic restaurants (Korean, Latin, Mediterranean and more).
  • Apartment inventory: Large stock of mid-rise and garden-style apartments and condominium conversions that serve renters.
  • Pockets of green: Lake Barcroft and neighborhood parks provide quieter, family-friendly areas inside the ZIP.

Housing Snapshot

  • Mix of high-density apartment buildings and single-family neighborhoods.
  • Rents above national average but lower than premium Arlington/Falls Church submarkets.
  • Active rental turnover with both short- and long-term leasing opportunities.

History

  • Early suburban growth The Bailey's Crossroads area grew as an early auto-oriented suburb and commercial corridor serving the expanding Washington metro region.
  • Columbia Pike corridor Leesburg Pike/Columbia Pike has long been the ZIP's commercial spine, evolving with immigrant-owned businesses and ethnic markets.

Demographics and Lifestyle

  • Diverse community A mix of longstanding residents and newer arrivals; notable Hispanic and Asian communities are part of the local culture.
  • Renters & families Significant renter population in mid-rise complexes plus family neighborhoods around Lake Barcroft.
  • Convenience-driven Shops, groceries and transit are within short distances for many residents; driving still common for errands outside the corridor.