
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $400 (119 Rentals)
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4043 Saint Clair Ave

Shaker University

5814 Prosser Ave

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Stockbridge Apartments

Saint Luke's Manor Senior Community - 55+

2186 E 89th St

6215 Carpenter Ave

11001 Ashbury Ave

2344 Prospect Ave E, Unit 212
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Sankofa Village

9509 Parkview Ave

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1438 E 45th St

6721 Edna Ave

9426 Dickens Ave

1563 E 47th St

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University Studios

1550 E 49th St

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2724 Woodhill Rd

1176 Norwood Rd

2646 E 122nd St

2816 E 125th St

2216 E 82nd St

Parkside Dwellings

1957 E 123rd St, Unit 1

1169 E 60th St

Innerbelt Lofts

12022 Griffing Ave
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1483 E 120th St

2954 E 67th St

5644 Broadway Ave

2273 E 100th St

2273 E 100th St

2624 E 112th St

11702 Honeydale Ave

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10514 Mount Auburn Ave

Walker Weeks

2932 E 118th St
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2932 E 118th St

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1918 E 123rd St, Unit 4

1848 E 89th St

7411 Cornelia Ave

12302 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit 12302MtOverlook

2078 Fairview

Mueller Lofts

1949 Coltman Rd

Life At Agora

10514 Mt Auburn Ave
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Fairfax, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $1,358 | $650 | $2,503 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $490 | $4,506 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,284 | $475 | $6,270 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,096 | $945 | $5,774 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,869 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 119 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH.
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Cleveland, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Sankofa Village priced from $829. University Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sankofa Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| University Studios | The Freshman | 1BR,1BA | $880 |
| Lexington Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Parkside Dwellings | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Innerbelt Lofts | HEY STUDENTS!! Spring Studio Leasing Special - ... | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Walker Weeks | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH
As of March 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.47 price per square foot Center Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 1947 E 120th St Model at 1947 E 120th St, Unit #1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessler 113 Townhomes | Center Unit | 6BR,3.5BA | $0.47 |
| 1947 E 120th St, Unit #1 | 1947 E 120th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 12306 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit Lower | 12306 Mount Overlook Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 10514 Mount Auburn Ave | 10514 Mount Auburn Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Gordon Crossing | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 1848 E 89th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.20 |
| 2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd | 2479 E 124th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| 12302 Mount Overlook Ave, Unit 12302MtOverlook | 12302 Mount Overlook Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1957 E 123rd St, Unit 1 | 1957 E 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Sankofa Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairfax, Cleveland, OH
East Technical High School
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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 $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Sankofa Village which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $29,146.
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 206 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 $625 which is $28,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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