Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (84 Rentals)

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property at 1544 E 120th St
$600

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Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
6 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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1544 E 120th St

ClevelandOH44106
property at 2296 S Overlook Rd
$645

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Base Rent$645

Total Monthly Price$645
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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2296 S Overlook Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44106
property at 1583 E 84th St
$795 - $995
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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1583 E 84th St

ClevelandOH44103

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property at 11909 Parkhill Ave
$875 - $1,230
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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11909 Parkhill Ave

ClevelandOH44120
property at 9529 Mt Auburn Ave
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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9529 Mt Auburn Ave, Unit UP

9529 Mt Auburn Ave
ClevelandOH44104

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property at 2628 E 124th St
$995

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Base Rent$995

Total Monthly Price$995
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2628 E 124th St, Unit 1

2628 E 124th St
ClevelandOH44120
property at 2785 E 117th St
$995 - $1,200
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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2785 E 117th St

ClevelandOH44120

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property at 1577 E 47th St
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1577 E 47th St

ClevelandOH44103
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property at 1230 Norwood Rd
$1,195
3 Bedroom Rentals
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1230 Norwood Rd

ClevelandOH44103
property at 1137 E 66th St
$1,199
5 Bedroom Rentals
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1137 E 66th St

ClevelandOH44103

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Fairfax, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $675. Kingsbury Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments0 Bedroom 1 Bath - 39039Studio,1BA$675
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$780
Rainbow Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Smartland Body Block Arcade ApartmentsBody Block - Main Ad1BR,1BA$899
LARGE GROUND FLOOR 2 BEDROOM FOR RENT!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$900
Lexington Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.46 price per square foot End Unit Model at Hessler 113 Townhomes in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,140. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2331 S Overlook Rd Model at 2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North starting at $1,850 with a $1.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hessler 113 TownhomesEnd Unit6BR,3.5BA$0.46
2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North2331 S Overlook Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.00
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
2180 E 82nd St, Unit DUPLEX2180 E 82nd St3BR,1BA$0.92
Walker Weeks2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.01
Gordon Crossing3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$0.98
1986 E 124th Pl1986 E 124th Pl3BR,1BA$0.67
1897 E 120th St, Unit 21897 E 120th St2BR,1BA$1.11
1446 E 115th St, Unit 41446 E 115th St2BR,1BA$1.03
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Fairfax, Cleveland, OH

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 372 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH with pricing that ranges from $675 to $8,062. There are also 126 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $500 to $3,750.

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 $500 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,414.

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 $690 to $5,744, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $925 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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