
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD from $900 (12 Rentals)
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Baybrook Village Apartments

Middle Branch Manor

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The Quill by Alta

2460 Terrapin

Heath Street Lofts
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,933 | $950 | $2,629 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $990 | $3,220 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $1,199 | $7,544 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,013 | $1,410 | $4,786 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Baltimore, MD.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Baltimore, MD is a 1 Bed unit found at Baybrook Village Apartments priced from $1,040. Middle Branch Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Baltimore, MD:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baybrook Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 2 Bedroom Back | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Willows Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 731 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| 2460 Terrapin | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| Heath Street Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, MD
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1614 Popland St Model at 1614 Popland St in the in the South Baltimore neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Studio Model at Heath Street Lofts starting at $1,610 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Inner Harbor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1614 Popland St | 1614 Popland St | Studio ,3BA | $1.18 |
| Heath Street Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.04 |
| The Willows Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom - 731 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| ReNew Federal Hill East & West | Fairfax | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
| Woodfall Greens | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Middle Branch Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Alta Federal Hill | J1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| The Quill by Alta | J5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Baybrook Village Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| 2460 Terrapin | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $1,876.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Baybrook Village Apartments which is listed at $1,040, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $3,639.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 207 regular apartments in Fairfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $1,712 which is $1,927 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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