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property at 1920 Grande Cir
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975
Total Monthly Price$1,975
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1920 Grande Cir

FairfieldCA94533

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Villas At Tabor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas At Tabor

200 E Tabor AveFairfield, CA 94533
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Sunset Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Creek

840 E Travis BlvdFairfield, CA 94533
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Brentwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brentwood Apartments

1620 Park LnFairfield, CA 94533
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Travis Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Travis Apartments

407 E Travis BlvdFairfield, CA 94533
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181-211 Pacific Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

181-211 Pacific Ave

181-211 Pacific AveFairfield, CA 94533
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Woodcreek Senior Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek Senior Commons

1625 Woodcreek DrFairfield, CA 94534
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1955g
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1955g

1955 Grande CirFairfield, CA 94533
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1427 Phoenix Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1427 Phoenix Dr

1427 Phoenix DrFairfield, CA 94533
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Woodside Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodside Court

555 Alaska AveFairfield, CA 94533
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Iris Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iris Court

1925 Grande CirFairfield, CA 94533
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818e
2 Bedroom Apartments

818e

818 E Tabor AveFairfield, CA 94533

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fairfield, CA area range in price from $1,200 to $3,625 with an overall median price of $2,087. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfield Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Paradise Crest$1,744$1,39939
West$2,100$1,399134
Paradise Valley$2,149$1,200109
Green Valley$2,538$1,80011

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, CA is a Studio unit found at Delta Court Apartments in the Fairfield neighborhood priced from $1,399. 1100 West St in the Quail Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,449. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Delta Court ApartmentsStudio 400Studio,1BA$1,399
1100 West St1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,449
Magnolia Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1,488
Dover Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,510
818e2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,595
Iris Court2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,595
WEBSTER, 4052BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,625
Country Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,700
Park HavenThe Harmony1BR,1BA$1,750
Paradise Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CA

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.86 price per square foot 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Model at Pacific Heights Townhouse Apartments in the in the Fairfield neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at 160 (1077 Alaska) starting at $1,975 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Fairfield 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.
Pacific Heights Townhouse Apartments2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath2BR,2.5BA$1.86
160 (1077 Alaska)2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.84
Pinewood Condominiums2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.16
Birchwood ApartmentsUpstairs 2x2 - I-72BR,2BA$1.98
The Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Pinecrest Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Downstairs2BR,2BA$1.93
818e2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.99
Elements at 1600Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31
Iris Court2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99
WEBSTER, 4052BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.03

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Fairfield Overview

Fairfield, CA has historically been tied to local farming communities. Now, it keeps its small-town heritage while still offering plenty of amenities for locals and tourists alike. Fairfield has robust schools, green city parks, varied shopping districts, a vibrant ethnic cuisine scene, and numerous wineries in and around the area. This town has a lot to offer families and singles just starting out who want a more affordable place to live near San Francisco.

Why live in Fairfield, CA?

The Bay Area is famous for the sea, a melting pot of cultures, Napa Valley ... and a high cost of living. Apartments in Fairfield bucks this trend with a friendly atmosphere and multiple affordable units to choose from. The town is safe and peaceful, and if you long for big city life you just have to hop onto the highway. The highlights of San Francisco, Santa Rosa, and Oakland are all within commuting distance. This town is well placed to set down roots while working in another area, and this is well served by a dynamic school system.

Fairfield, CA
Population: 116,884

Ranked #245

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $1,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is 1100 West St which is listed at $1,449, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,087.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Fairfield that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairfield?

Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $523 which is $1,564 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.

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