Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH from $600 (32 Rentals)

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5025 Ridge Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

5025 Ridge Avenue

5025 S Ridge AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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3212 Bach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3212 Bach Ave

3212 Bach AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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Red Bank Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Bank Reserve

4300 Strathmore DrCincinnati, OH 45227
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Macey Courtyard
Studio Apartments

Macey Courtyard

5630 Macey AveCincinnati, OH 45227
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4801 Madison
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Madison

4801 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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5015-5017 Madison Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

5015-5017 Madison Rd

5015-5017 Madison RdCincinnati, OH 45227
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Gold Key Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gold Key Apartments

4605 Chippewa StCincinnati, OH 45227
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Delta House Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Delta House Apartments

1031-1041 Delta AveCincinnati, OH 45208
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5642 Macey Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

5642 Macey Ave

5642 Macey AveCincinnati, OH 45227
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Ridge House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge House

4960 Ridge AveCincinnati, OH 45209
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Romaine Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Romaine Court

4210 Romaine DrCincinnati, OH 45209
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Linwood Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linwood Towers

3600 Linwood AveCincinnati, OH 45226
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King Towers Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

King Towers Apartments

6006 Dahlgren StCincinnati, OH 45227
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Find-A-Way I
1 Bedroom Apartments

Find-A-Way I

3027 Minot AveCincinnati, OH 45209

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Fairfax, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at 3212 Bach Ave in the Madisonville neighborhood priced from $800. Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley in the Madisonville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3212 Bach Ave1x1 B1BR,1BA$800
Leesburg Apartments HydePark/OakleyStudioStudio,1BA$835
Red Bank Reserve1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (572 Upper)1BR,1BA$840
4801 Madison1 BR1BR,1BA$895
Hyde Park Commons ApartmentsACA1BR,1BA$965
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$975
Ravenswood1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Ridge House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,035
Romaine Court1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Upper)1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH and Nearby

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.38 price per square foot Three Town Model at Erie Townhomes in the in the Madisonville neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Two Bed, One Bath Model at Mariemont Townhomes starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Madisonville neighborhood. 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.
Erie TownhomesThree Town3BR,1BA$1.38
Mariemont TownhomesTwo Bed, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
3318 Nash Ave, Unit 23318 Nash Ave2BR,1BA$1.42
Fountain Villa Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Somerset ApartmentsRenovated2BR,1BA$1.61
Ridge House2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.61
4864 Madison Rd, Unit #34864 Madison Rd2BR,1BA$1.61
3616 Brotherton Rd, Unit 3616 Brotherton3616 Brotherton Rd1BR,1BA$1.50
4216 Settle St, Unit 24216 Settle St1BR,1BA$1.46
Foxwood Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.63

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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 Leesburg Apartments HydePark/Oakley listed at $835.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $800 at 3212 Bach Ave.

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 $1,000 at Hyde Park Commons Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Courtyard of Oakley and starts from $1,495.

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