Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (41 Rentals)

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5025 Ridge Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

5025 Ridge Avenue

5025 S Ridge AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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3212 Bach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3212 Bach Ave

3212 Bach AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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Red Bank Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Bank Reserve

4300 Strathmore DrCincinnati, OH 45227
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4801 Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Madison

4801 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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Macey Courtyard
Studio Apartments

Macey Courtyard

5630 Macey AveCincinnati, OH 45227
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3000 Linwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Linwood Ave

3000 Linwood AveCincinnati, OH 45208

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Gold Key Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Key Apartments

4605 Chippewa StCincinnati, OH 45227
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Delta House Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delta House Apartments

1031-1041 Delta AveCincinnati, OH 45208
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5642 Macey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5642 Macey Ave

5642 Macey AveCincinnati, OH 45227
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Ridge House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge House

4960 Ridge AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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Romaine Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Romaine Court

4210 Romaine DrCincinnati, OH 45209
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Linwood Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Towers

3600 Linwood AveCincinnati, OH 45226
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Find-A-Way I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Find-A-Way I

3027 Minot AveCincinnati, OH 45209

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King Towers Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers Apartments

6006 Dahlgren StCincinnati, OH 45227
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Fairfax, Cincinnati, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Cincinnati, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 3212 Bach Ave priced from $800. Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3212 Bach Ave1x1 B1BR,1BA$800
Leesburg Apartments HydePark/OakleyStudioStudio,1BA$835
4801 Madison1 BR1BR,1BA$895
5015-5017 Madison Rd1BD-1BA1BR,1BA$899
Hyde Park Commons ApartmentsOak1BR,1BA$915
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (576 Upper)1BR,1BA$945
Gold Key Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$955
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$975
Ravenswood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.38 price per square foot Three Town Model at Erie Townhomes in the in the Madisonville neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Two Bed, One Bath Model at Mariemont Townhomes starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Madisonville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Erie TownhomesThree Town3BR,1BA$1.38
Mariemont TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
3318 Nash Ave, Unit 23318 Nash Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Fountain Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Mariemont Woods2x1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.52
4864 Madison Rd, Unit #34864 Madison Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
Linwood Towers2br 1ba2BR,1BA$1.29
3616 Brotherton Rd, Unit 3616 Brotherton3616 Brotherton Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
5070 Anderson Pl, Unit 45070 Anderson Pl1BR,1BA$1.42
Gold Key Apartments2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.40

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Local Expert's Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Cincinnati

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Ohio including Fairfax, Cincinnati, and the greater Cincinnati area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfax is under $1,025.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is 3212 Bach Ave which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $2,234.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfax?

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 12 regular apartments in Fairfax 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 Fairfax?

Cheap apartments in Fairfax have an average cost of $295 which is $1,939 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

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