Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CA from $700 (71 Rentals)

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property at 2850 Lumin Ct

$1,400 - $1,500

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2850 Lumin Ct

FairfieldCA94533

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Waterscape
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$1,958 - $2,288
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Waterscape

3001 N Texas StFairfield, CA 94533
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Park Crossing
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$1,960 - $2,645
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Park Crossing

2100 W Texas StFairfield, CA 94533
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property at 6 Monte Vista Ct

$1,975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

6 Monte Vista Ct

FairfieldCA94534

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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 Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Creek Apartments

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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181-211 Pacific Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

181-211 Pacific Ave

181-211 Pacific AveFairfield, 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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Woodcreek Senior Commons
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Woodcreek Senior Commons

1625 Woodcreek DrFairfield, CA 94534
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Peachwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peachwood Apartments

2275-2293 Peach Tree DrFairfield, CA 94533
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1427 Phoenix Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1427 Phoenix Dr

1427 Phoenix DrFairfield, CA 94533
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1955g
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1955g

1955 Grande CirFairfield, CA 94533
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Woodside Court
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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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2101s
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2101s

2101 Santa Ana DrFairfield, CA 94533
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1950 Manor Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Manor Pl

1950 Manor PlFairfield, CA 94533
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540 Pacific Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

540 Pacific Ave

540 Pacific AveFairfield, CA 94533

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfield, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Paradise Crest$2,125$1,39932
West$2,878$1,175123
Green Valley$2,940$1,8007
Paradise Valley$3,300$1,45186

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1955g in the Fairfield neighborhood priced from $1,395. Delta Court Apartments in the Fairfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,399. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1955g1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Delta Court ApartmentsStudio 400Studio,1BA$1,399
Magnolia Terrace1x11BR,1BA$1,488
450 - Harbor BreezeLighthouse1BR,1BA$1,495
Iris Court2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,595
1100 West St1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,650
Park HavenThe Harmony1BR,1BA$1,750
Villas At Tabor1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Paradise Valley Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Round Hill Creek ApartmentsExec Studio, Fireplace1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $2.39 price per square foot B2 Model at Nova at Green Valley Apartments in the in the Green Valley neighborhood starting from $2,785. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath Model at Pacific Heights Townhouse Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.86 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.
Nova at Green Valley ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$2.39
Pacific Heights Townhouse Apartments2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath2BR,2.5BA$1.86
Pinewood Condominiums2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.16
Park HavenThe Harmony1BR,1BA$1.69
Birchwood Apartments2x2 Upstairs - E62BR,2BA$1.98
The Townhouse Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.00
Pinecrest Villas2 Bedroom 2 Bath - Upstairs2BR,2BA$1.93
Aspen Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
Iris Court2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.99
Elements at 1600Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.31

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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.

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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 $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is 1955g which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,810.

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 25 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 $543 which is $2,267 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.

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