Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (66 Rentals)

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950 Ellison Ave, Unit #3
$1,400
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$1,400
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950 Ellison Ave, Unit #3

950 Ellison AveCincinnati, OH 45226
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$1,500

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4821 Ebersole Ave

CincinnatiOH45227
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4929 Kelsch Ln, Unit #2
$1,700
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4929 Kelsch Ln, Unit #2

4929 Kelsch LnCincinnati, OH 45227
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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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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 4801 Madison priced from $895. Gold Key Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
4801 Madison1 BR1BR,1BA$895
Gold Key ApartmentsLarge 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1,025
Hyde Park Commons - HPAHPA B1 use this2BR,1BA$1,030
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,035
Ravenswood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Tarpis Woods1-1trpSTarpis Woods1BR,1BA$1,075
4132 Taylor St1x11BR,1BA$1,095
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Patio—with Dishwasher)1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.25 price per square foot 3563 Erie Ave Model at 3563 Erie Ave, Unit East Hyde Park Apartment in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
3563 Erie Ave, Unit East Hyde Park Apartment3563 Erie Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
805 Ellison Avenue, Unit Eliison Avenue #1805 Ellison Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
1041 Delta Ave, Unit 5021041 Delta Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
Mariemont Square3x1 - Renovated3BR,1BA$1.52
Linwood Towers2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 717092BR,2BA$1.47
Oakley Square2x1 - Partial Renovation2BR,1BA$1.39
Gold Key ApartmentsLarge 2 bedroom 1 bath Apartment2BR,1BA$1.37
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
5070 Anderson Pl, Unit 45070 Anderson Pl1BR,1BA$1.39
5824 Arnsby Pl, Unit 45824 Arnsby Pl1BR,1BA$1.36

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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 $1,105.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is 4801 Madison which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $1,795.

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 3 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 $148 which is $1,647 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

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