Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $600 (25 Rentals)

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5025 Ridge Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

5025 Ridge Avenue

5025 S Ridge 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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Macey Courtyard
Studio Apartments

Macey Courtyard

5630 Macey AveCincinnati, 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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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

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 Studio unit found at Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley priced from $855. Red Bank Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $860. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leesburg Apartments HydePark/OakleyStudioStudio,1BA$855
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (572 Upper)1BR,1BA$860
Hyde Park Commons ApartmentsACA1BR,1BA$965
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$975
4322-4328 34th Street1x21BR,2BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.50 price per square foot 681 Overland Ave Model at 681 Overland Ave, Unit #1 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 3315 Nash Ave Model at 3315 Nash Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,800 with a $1.13 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.
681 Overland Ave, Unit #1681 Overland Ave3BR,2.5BA$1.50
3315 Nash Ave, Unit #13315 Nash Ave2BR,1BA$1.13
2984 Linwood Ave, Unit 12984 Linwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.34
King Towers Apartments2 Bedroom Market2BR,1BA$1.15
Ridge House2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.61
4523 Homer Ave, Unit Unit 14523 Homer Ave1BR,1BA$1.09
Ravenswood2 Bed - B2BR,1BA$1.52
4322-4328 34th Street1x21BR,2BA$1.46
4216 Settle St, Unit 24216 Settle St1BR,1BA$1.46
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.63

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfax, Cincinnati, OH

Ranked #56

Among cities in Ohio for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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.

Getting Around the Fairfax Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,075.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Red Bank Reserve which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $2,495.

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 6 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 $288 which is $2,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

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