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property at 3720 Brotherton Rd

$1,349

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$1,349
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$1,349

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3720 Brotherton Rd

CincinnatiOH45209

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property at 3466 Brotherton Rd

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3466 Brotherton Rd, Unit 2 (Upstairs)

3466 Brotherton Rd
CincinnatiOH45209

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5025 Ridge Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

5025 Ridge Avenue

5025 S Ridge AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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Macey Courtyard
Studio Apartments

Macey Courtyard

5630 Macey AveCincinnati, OH 45227
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4801 Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Madison

4801 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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5015-5017 Madison Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5015-5017 Madison Rd

5015-5017 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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Red Bank Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Bank Reserve

4300 Strathmore DrCincinnati, OH 45227
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3000 Linwood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Linwood Ave

3000 Linwood AveCincinnati, OH 45208
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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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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 Gold Key Apartments priced from $865. Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gold Key ApartmentsLarge 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$865
Leesburg Apartments HydePark/OakleyStudioStudio,1BA$885
4801 Madison1 BR1BR,1BA$895
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (576 Upper)1BR,1BA$925
Fountain Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$990
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,035

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.50 price per square foot 3231 Griest Ave Model at 3231 Griest Ave, Unit 3231 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $1,998. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 805 Ellison Avenue Model at 805 Ellison Avenue, Unit Eliison Avenue #1 starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Hyde Park 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.
3231 Griest Ave, Unit 32313231 Griest Ave2BR,1BA$1.50
805 Ellison Avenue, Unit Eliison Avenue #1805 Ellison Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
1041 Delta Ave, Unit 5021041 Delta Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
Somerset ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.49
Hyde Park Commons - HPAOAK B22BR,1BA$1.43
4216 Settle St, Unit 34216 Settle St1BR,1BA$1.39
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
5070 Anderson Pl, Unit 45070 Anderson Pl1BR,1BA$1.39
5066 Anderson Plz, Unit 25066 Anderson Plz1BR,1BA$1.25
Gold Key ApartmentsLarge 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.38

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Cincinnati metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at apartmenthomeliving.com

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley listed at $885.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $865 at Gold Key Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $1,125 at Red Bank Reserve.

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