Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, OH from $675 (25 Rentals)

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724 N Columbus St

LancasterOH43130
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801-817 W 5th Ave

LancasterOH43130

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Baltimore Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Baltimore Estates

120 Vivian LnBaltimore, OH 43105
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Grand Haven Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Haven Commons

7500 Tussing RdReynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Windsor Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Place

141 Graceland DrLancaster, OH 43130
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Pershing House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pershing House

1551 N Columbus StLancaster, OH 43130
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The Meadows
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

112 Mocking Bird CtPickerington, OH 43147

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Muirwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Muirwood Apartments

301 Scotland PlLancaster, OH 43130
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Fairoaks Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fairoaks Apartments

940 Prestige BlvdLancaster, OH 43130
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Cheapest Available Fairfield County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield County, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Baltimore Manor in the Fairfield County neighborhood priced from $750. The Meadows in the Longwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Baltimore Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$750
The MeadowsThe BristolStudio, 1BA$775
CedargateOne Bedroom One Bath Apartment1BR, 1BA$923
Pheasant Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$976
The Studios at 123StudioStudio, 1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield County, OH

As of September 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield County area is the $1.26 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Model at Traditions at Slate Ridge in the Taylor Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Fairfield County apartment is the 420 King St Model at 420 King St, Unit 420 in the Fairfield County neighborhood starting at $1,500 with a $1.12 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Traditions at Slate Ridge2 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom2BR, 2.5BA$1.26
420 King St, Unit 420420 King St3BR, 1BA$1.12
The Residence at TurnberryThe Weston2BR, 2.5BA$1.28
East Point Apartments and Lofts2 bedroom/2 bath Garden2BR, 2BA$1.23
Estates at Brentwood Lake2 Bed 1.5 Bath Classic2BR, 1.5BA$1.22
BrooksedgeTurnberry2BR, 1.5BA$1.26
Pheasant Run2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$1.08
317 Washington Ave, Unit 317317 Washington Ave1BR, 1BA$0.84
Baltimore Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR, 1BA$1.13
607 N Columbus St, Unit 607 Upper Apt607 N Columbus St1BR, 1BA$1.07

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield County is under $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield County?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfield County is Baltimore Manor which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Fairfield County costs $1,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield County?

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 5 regular apartments in Fairfield County 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 County?

Cheap apartments in Fairfield County have an average cost of $1,477 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield County.

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