Affordable Fairfax County Apartments on the Silver Line to Capitol Hill
The Silver Line makes Fairfax County a realistic home base for a job on Capitol Hill. Silver Line trains from McLean and Innovation Center run directly to Capitol South with no transfer. Our communities in Tysons, Herndon and Fairfax are all affordable (LIHTC) communities, which can help if you're starting out on an entry-level salary.
How does the Silver Line get you to the Hill?
The Silver Line runs from Loudoun County through Tysons, then joins the Orange Line through Arlington and downtown DC. Every Silver Line train stops at Capitol South, next to the House office buildings. Expect roughly 35 to 40 minutes from McLean and closer to an hour from Innovation Center. That's a longer ride, but it's a single seat, so it's easy to read or answer email on the way.
Commute comparison
| Location | Our community | Closest transit | Getting to Capitol South |
| Tysons | Indigo at McLean Station | McLean station (Silver), 0.3 miles away | About 35–40 minutes, no transfer |
| Herndon | Ovation at Arrowbrook | Innovation Center station (Silver) | About an hour, no transfer |
| Fairfax | Residences at Government Center | Local bus routes | Bus plus Metro; time varies |
Tysons: Indigo at McLean Station
Indigo at McLean Station is a brand-new affordable community just 0.3 miles from McLean station. Tysons has some of the region's biggest shopping and dining, including Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. The community is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions.
Herndon: Ovation at Arrowbrook
Ovation at Arrowbrook is an affordable community not far from Innovation Center station. The area offers newer shopping and dining, the W&OD Trail for biking and running, and easy access to Dulles Airport for flights home. The community is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions.
Fairfax: Residences at Government Center
Residences at Government Center is an affordable community in Fairfax, on local bus routes. It's a quieter, suburban setting with nearby shopping and parks. The community is pet-friendly with no breed restrictions, but unlike most of our communities, it allows only one pet.
How does affordable housing work at these communities?
All three are LIHTC communities. Depending on the property and current availability, apartments are offered at 50%, 60% and 70% of Area Median Income. Income requirements are listed on each property's website, or you can contact the property directly. These communities offer 12-month leases.
Residents can pay rent, and now other bills, on a flexible schedule through the Flex platform.
Frequently asked questions
Can I commute from Tysons to Capitol Hill by Metro? Yes. The Silver Line runs directly from McLean and other Tysons stations to Capitol South.
Do I qualify for affordable housing? It depends on your household size and income. Check the income requirements on each property's website, and contact the property.
Are these communities pet-friendly? Yes. All three are pet-friendly with no breed restrictions. Residences at Government Center allows one pet only.
What lease terms are available? Our affordable communities offer 12-month leases.
See the apartments
Watch video tours of some of our affordable housing communities. Each video's title includes the community's name. These are examples, and the specific apartments shown may not be available when you're searching. More video tours are on each property's website.
Visit our community search page to compare communities in a list or map view.