Cheap Homes for Rent in Fairfax Neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH from $1,400 (16 Rentals)

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property at 5706 Grace Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 6

5706 Grace Ave, Unit 1

5706 Grace Ave
CincinnatiOH45227

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property at 4833 Greenwood Terrace

$1,750

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$1,738
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$12

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$1,750

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4833 Greenwood Terrace

CincinnatiOH45226
property at 6847 Roe St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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6847 Roe St

CincinnatiOH45227

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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 $795. 4801 Madison has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cincinnati, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3212 Bach Ave1x1 apt 61BR,1BA$795
4801 Madison1 BR1BR,1BA$895
5015-5017 Madison Rd1BD-1BA1BR,1BA$899
Hyde Park Commons ApartmentsACA1BR,1BA$935
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (576 Upper)1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4941 Kelsch Ln Model at 4941 Kelsch Ln, Unit #1 in the in the Madisonville neighborhood starting from $2,000. 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.
4941 Kelsch Ln, Unit #14941 Kelsch Ln3BR,1.5BA$1.33
Mariemont TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
3434 Linwood Ave, Unit 2L3434 Linwood Ave2BR,1BA$1.25
4177 Paxton Woods Ln, Unit 24177 Paxton Woods Ln2BR,1BA$1.55
The Courtyard of Oakley3x1.5 - Renovated3BR,1.5BA$1.53
3318 Nash Ave, Unit 23318 Nash Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Fountain Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Mariemont Woods2x1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$1.52
Somerset ApartmentsRenovated2BR,1BA$1.61
4216 Settle St, Unit 24216 Settle St1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 191 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH with pricing that ranges from $825 to $13,250. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $1,450 to $3,000.

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 $1,450 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,246.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairfax?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairfax range from $1,495 to $3,425, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

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