Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, MN from $300 (79 Rentals)

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Fairview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairview Apartments

11 Park St NFairfax, MN 55332
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Southview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Apartments

200 10th Ave SEFairfax, MN 55332
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Somerset Properties
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$876 - $1,401
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$876 - $1,401

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$876 - $1,401
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Somerset Properties

1401-1405 19th Ave SEWillmar, MN 56201
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  • Low Income

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Regency Apartments
$1,000 - $1,250
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$1,000 - $1,250

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$1,000 - $1,250
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Regency Apartments

235 Echo CirHutchinson, MN 55350
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Block 25 Lofts
$1,010 - $1,185
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$995 - $1,170
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$15

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$1,010 - $1,185
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 5

Block 25 Lofts

103 3rd St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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River Bluff Apartments
$1,030 - $1,530
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$1,000 - $1,500
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River Bluff Apartments

405 N 5th StMankato, MN 56001
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The Preserve on 24th
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$1,065 - $1,475
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$1,065 - $1,475

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The Preserve on 24th

401 24th AveWillmar, MN 56201
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Hoover Estates
$1,065
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$1,050
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Hoover Estates

1866 Lee BlvdNorth Mankato, MN 56003
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Sunrise Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Manor

500 Remmele St SWSleepy Eye, MN 56085
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330 4th St SW
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

330 4th St SW

330 4th St SWWillmar, MN 56201
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River Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Ridge Apartments

201 S Minnesota StRedwood Falls, MN 56283
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Lewis Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lewis Lofts

209 Dewey StMankato, MN 56001
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Grove Heights Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grove Heights Townhomes

500-614 Maple LnGrove City, MN 56243
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$648 - $4,200

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539 Pacific Ave SW

WillmarMN56201

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Fairfax, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bethel On Bryant priced from $745. 1212 Heckman Ct has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$745
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio,1BA$750
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$792
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Parkview Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Red Skye Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
907 Dale St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$825
Maplewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, MN and Nearby

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.08 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Vista View Townhomes in the starting from $1,297. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Parkview Apartments starting at $815 with a $0.80 price per square foot . 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.
Vista View Townhomes3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Parkview Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.80
Red Skye Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Somerset PropertiesTwo Bedroom + Den - By The Lake2BR,1BA$0.95
1212 Heckman CtStudioStudio ,1BA$0.83
Downtown Estates1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.96
Maplewood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.11
Hartshorn Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at 1212 Heckman Ct listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $745 at Bethel On Bryant.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $815 at Parkview Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Red Skye Lofts and starts from $1,250.

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