Cheap Homes for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $600 (78 Rentals)

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property at 2296 S Overlook Rd

$645

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$645
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5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 15

2296 S Overlook Rd

Cleveland HeightsOH44106
property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$650

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$650
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$650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 3

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120
property at 1130 E 68th St

$750

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$750
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$750

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1130 E 68th St, Unit 1

1130 E 68th St
ClevelandOH44103

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property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 2

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120
property at 1187 Addison Rd

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1187 Addison Rd, Unit 4

1187 Addison Rd
ClevelandOH44103
property at 12029 Griffing Ave

$900

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$900
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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12029 Griffing Ave, Unit 1

12029 Griffing Ave
ClevelandOH44120

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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 2902 E 123rd St

$1,000

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$1,000
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$1,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2902 E 123rd St

ClevelandOH44120
property at 1563 E 45th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1563 E 45th St

ClevelandOH44103
property at 2628 E 124th St

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2628 E 124th St, Unit 1

2628 E 124th St
ClevelandOH44120

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property at 2893 E 119th St

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2893 E 119th St

ClevelandOH44120
property at 1230 Norwood Rd

$1,250 - $1,275

3 Bedroom Rentals

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1230 Norwood Rd

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 Shaker University priced from $650. 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
Shaker UniversityStudio ApartmentsStudio,1BA$650
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$730
Rainbow Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$854
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Lexington Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900
Waldorf Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Life At AgoraStudio CStudio,1BA$919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2331 S Overlook Rd Model at 2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North in the in the University Area neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook* starting at $985 with a $0.60 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.
2331 S Overlook Rd, Unit North2331 S Overlook Rd4BR,2.5BA$1.05
Reserve Overlook*Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.60
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
2479 E 124th St, Unit 3rd2479 E 124th St1BR,1BA$1.08
9813 Manor Ave, Unit 1st floor9813 Manor Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
1918 E 123rd St1918 E 123rd St2BR,1BA$1.05
Sankofa Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
Kingsbury Towers1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfax

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfax?

There are currently 355 Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH with pricing that ranges from $650 to $5,614. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfax ranging from $600 to $4,800.

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 $600 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,142.

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 $5,614, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,025 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

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