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2 Bedroom Apartments

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5817 Monte Sano Rd 9Birmingham, AL 35228

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Fairfield, AL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, AL is a 1 Bed unit found at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek in the West End neighborhood priced from $675. Fountain Blue in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$675
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1BA$800
Chateau Glen Oaks Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$825
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$900
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, AL

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.98 price per square foot 2x1.5 Model at Fountain Blue in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek starting at $675 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Blue2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.98
Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.96
5710 Monte Sano Dr2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.36
Park Estates Duplexes1 bedroom x 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
1001 21st Street Ensley, Unit B1001 21st Street Ensley2BR,1BA$1.07
Chateau Glen Oaks Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $675 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfield is starting from $750 at Serenity Apartments at Valley Creek.

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