
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, CA (62 Rentals)


357 Forrest Ave

121 Mono Ave

186 Meernaa Ave

109 Porteous Ave

Fairoaks Apartments

34 Scenic Rd

55 Park Rd

7 Oak Tree Ln

2525-2535 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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33-35 Maple Ave

206 Bolinas Rd

103 Live Oaks Ave

2380-2382 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

159-163 Porteous Ave

185-B Forrest Ave

25 Manzanita Rd

16 Pacheco Ave

68 Park Rd

1613 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
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68-70 Willow Ave

5 Napa St

Victory Village

Fairfax Woods

329 Olema Rd

40 Manor Rd

39 Wood Ln

66 Willow Ave

Shady Brook Apartments

61 Porteous Ave
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Brookside Apartments

91 Forrest Ave

780 Center Blvd

42 Azalea Dr

53-57 Belmont Ave

Sherwood Oaks

Lanai Apartments

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Redwood Glade

Bennett House
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Piper Court Apartments

Total Monthly Price
93 Medway Rd, Unit 93 Medway

21 Humboldt Ave

130 Suffield Ave

1401 San Anselmo Ave

510 Center Blvd

18 Fern Ln

Landsdale Station

93 Florence Ave

The Courtside Apartments
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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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