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185-B Forrest Ave

1-9 Main Ct

16 Pacheco Ave

39 Wood Ln

117 Scenic Rd

75-80 Park Rd

9 Manor Rd

66 Willow Ave

33-35 Maple Ave
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103 Live Oaks Ave

2380-2382 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

159-163 Porteous Ave

Victory Village

34 Scenic Rd

25 Manzanita Rd

Fairfax Woods

39-391/2 Belmont Ave

42 Azalea Dr

206 Bolinas Rd
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109 Porteous Ave

40 Manor Rd

780 Center Blvd

68 Park Rd

137 Hillside Dr

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1613 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

Fairoaks Apartments

11 Olema Rd

2525-2535 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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68-70 Willow Ave

7 Oak Tree Ln

Brookside Apartments

53-57 Belmont Ave

5 Napa St

169-171 Lansdale Ave

44 Creek Rd

186 Meernaa Ave

91 Forrest Ave

55 Park Rd
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1780-1790 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

19 Madrone

1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

61 Sais Ave

835 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $2,250 | $3,341 |
| Cheap Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $3,300 | $4,080 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanai Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
| Parkside | The Lake | 1BR,1BA | $3,341 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, CA
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $3.00 price per square foot 93 Medway Rd Model at 93 Medway Rd, Unit 93 Medway in the in the West San Rafael neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the The Lake Model at Parkside starting at $3,341 with a $4.01 price per square foot in the West San Rafael 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Medway Rd, Unit 93 Medway | 93 Medway Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Parkside | The Lake | 1BR,1BA | $4.01 |
| Lanai Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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