
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, CA (97 Rentals)


93 Live Oak Ave

36 Power Ln

357 Forrest Ave

140 Redwood Rd

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93 Medway Rd, Unit 93 Medway

28 Cordone Dr

130 Suffield Ave

1531 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

1704 San Anselmo Ave
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21 Humboldt Ave

1405 San Anselmo Ave

443 Center Blvd

1208 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

16 Pacheco Ave

5 Napa St

1-9 Main Ct

121 Mono Ave

780 Center Blvd

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103 Live Oaks Ave

55 Park Rd

68 Park Rd

75-80 Park Rd

206 Bolinas Rd

33-35 Maple Ave

42 Azalea Dr

34 Scenic Rd

66 Willow Ave

25 Manzanita Rd
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78 Wreden Ave

68-70 Willow Ave

44 Creek Rd

169-171 Lansdale Ave

2 Willow Ave

11 Olema Rd

367 Forrest Ave

185-B Forrest Ave

1613 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

137 Hillside Dr
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1598 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

39-391/2 Belmont Ave

40 Manor Rd

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117 Scenic Rd

9 Manor Rd

91 Forrest Ave

61 Porteous Ave

93 Florence Ave
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Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,625 | $3,300 | $3,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Fairfax, Fairfax, CA
Ranked #3
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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