
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Fairfax, MO from $550 (55 Rentals)
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Fountain Apartments

Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment

Forest Cove

Nottingham Court Apartments

Corby Grove Apartments

Fontainebleau Apartments

Coventry Apartments

University Point

HL29 Modern Flats
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Cornhusker Creek

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Parkview Apartments

Tregaron Oaks

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Brittany Village

Fontenelle Hills

Pinehill Park

The Ridge of St. Joseph

Chadwick Apartments

Maplewinds I & II

Parkway Village Apartments

Maryville Meadows

303 W Lowell Ave

1115 N College Dr
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Arbor Village

Woodland Park - Red Oak

625 Main St

CityView Lofts

1045 Second Ave E

918 S 16th St

217-217.5-2175 W Linn St

Summit Place

Arbor View Apartments

Clarinda West Apartments
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Park Avenue Apartments

Red Oak 48-(City View Apartments)

2008 N St

1712 S Wayne St

Chateau Bellevue

824 Davis Ave

Frederick Apartments

1900 Harper Dr

1223 Sylvanie St

901 James Pkwy
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Fairfax, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $938 | $616 | $1,335 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $550 | $1,690 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $700 | $2,025 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $875 | $1,942 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,896 | $1,750 | $2,480 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, MO is a Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment in the Buchanan County neighborhood priced from $616. Nottingham Court Apartments in the Cass County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | S1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly) | Studio, 1BA | $616 |
| Nottingham Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $675 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $700 |
| Coventry Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $700 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $725 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Luma Terrace Apartment | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $800 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Parkview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $848 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, MO and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.97 price per square foot 4BR/2.0BA Model at Tallgrass Neighborhood in the Gretna neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Arlington Model at Tregaron Oaks in the Bellevue neighborhood starting at $1,114 with a $1.11 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tallgrass Neighborhood | 4BR/2.0BA | 4BR, 2BA | $0.97 |
| Tregaron Oaks | Arlington | 2BR, 2BA | $1.11 |
| Parkview Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 2BA | $0.98 |
| Chateau Bellevue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Brittany Village | 2 Bd | 2BR, 1BA | $1.14 |
| Cornhusker Creek | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.10 |
| Luma Terrace Apartment | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Timbercrest Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
| Bellevue Gardens Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.07 |
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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 Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment listed at $616.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $675 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
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 $742 at Nottingham Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cottonwood Creek and starts from $949.
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