Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairfax Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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property at 3720 Brotherton Rd

$1,349

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$1,349

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3720 Brotherton Rd

CincinnatiOH45209

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property at 4821 Ebersole Ave

$1,500

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$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4821 Ebersole Ave

CincinnatiOH45227
property at 3466 Brotherton Rd

$1,600

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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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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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.23 price per square foot 1041 Delta Ave Model at 1041 Delta Ave, Unit 502 in the in the Hyde Park neighborhood starting from $1,350. 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.
1041 Delta Ave, Unit 5021041 Delta Ave2BR,2BA$1.23
805 Ellison Avenue, Unit Eliison Avenue #1805 Ellison Avenue2BR,1BA$1.18
Somerset ApartmentsClassic2BR,1BA$1.56
Hyde Park Commons - HPAOAK B22BR,1BA$1.43
Brookstone VillageDevonshire1BR,1BA$1.64
4216 Settle St, Unit 34216 Settle St1BR,1BA$1.39
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.42
Fountain Villa Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50
Gold Key ApartmentsLarge 1 bedroom 1 bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.38
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 197 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH with pricing that ranges from $865 to $3,983. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $1,349 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfax?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfax ranges from $1,349 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,181.

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