
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Fairbury, IL from $600 (43 Rentals)
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Pinecrest Apartments

Broadmoor Park

Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac

Class Act Realty

Total Monthly Price
Cortez Apartments

Arbors at Eastland

CollegePlace Uptown
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Ironwood Gardens Apartments

1-7 Keisha Drive

Lincoln Square Apartments

Parkway Court Apartments

The Ponds on G E Road

Briarwood II

300 Shelbourne

Pontiac Towers
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Lancaster Heights

Brookridge Heights Apartments

BayOak

St James Place

Clearwater Crest Apartments

Oak Point Apartments

Healing Stone Court Apartments

Wingover Luxury Apartments and Townhomes
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Ekstam Apartments

The Apartments on Christopher Way

Rainbow East Luxury Apartments

3 Stortz Drive

220 7th St

314 Mecherle

Fairmont Apartments

2 Curtis Ct
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Williams Street Townhomes

407 E Seminole St

101 E Bannon St

Parkview Apartments

31453 Burt Ct

809 Kingsley St

31451 Burt Ct

31497 Burt St
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101 Bannon Dr

Rainbow Circle Apartments

Hershey Townhomes
Fairbury, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairbury?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbury Studio Apartments | $1,745 | $730 | $3,775 |
| Fairbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $795 | $8,176 |
| Fairbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $664 | $9,941 |
| Fairbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $798 | $4,500 |
| Fairbury 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $659 | $2,499 |
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Cheapest Available Fairbury Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairbury, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac priced from $795. Broadmoor Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairbury apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | One Bedroom Deluxe | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Broadmoor Park | Cortez 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 300 Shelbourne | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| Pontiac Towers | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbury, IL and Nearby
As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairbury area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Fairbury apartment is the Three Bedroom/Two Bath Model at Wingover Luxury Apartments and Townhomes starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairbury apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
| Wingover Luxury Apartments and Townhomes | Three Bedroom/Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 5 | 4BR,1BA | $0.45 |
| Ekstam Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.07 |
| BayOak | Bay | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| The Social Normal | The Redbird Corner Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairbury Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairbury Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairbury Apartment is $795 at Phoenix Apartments of Pontiac.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairbury Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairbury is starting from $845 at CollegePlace Uptown.
What is the most affordable Fairbury Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairbury Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lancaster Heights and starts from $1,525.
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