Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA from $580 (55 Rentals)

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Louden Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Louden Lofts

607 W Broadway AveFairfield, IA 52556
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Fairfield Estates
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Fairfield Estates

200 N 28th StFairfield, IA 52556

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630 N 6th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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Chateau Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Apartments

114 26th StFort Madison, IA 52627
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Tisdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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Carriage Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carriage Hill

700-710 Carriage HlIowa City, IA 52246
Corporate Housing
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Mediapolis Village
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Mediapolis Village

510 Wapello St SMediapolis, IA 52637
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Oakcrest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakcrest

801 Oakcrest StIowa City, IA 52246
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1165 S Riverside Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1165 S Riverside Dr

1165 S Riverside DrIowa City, IA 52246
Student Housing
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Fairfield, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood priced from $700. Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Caspian Village Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$850
Hawthorne Townhomes2 Bedrooms 2 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Nexus TownHomes514 Layne Drive1BR,1BA$975
Alice Place West Burlington2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
Riverfront CrossingsStudioStudio,1BA$995
School House Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA and Nearby

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Nemitz Hall in the in the Threshers Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom Model at Hawks Ridge starting at $600 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill 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.
Nemitz Hall2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
Hawks Ridge4 Bedroom-2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.47
The Quarters Iowa CityD - 2x22BR,2BA$0.69
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3092BR,1BA$1.00
School House Apartments2 Bedroom and 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Hawthorne Townhomes2 Bedrooms 2 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Alice Place West Burlington2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.18

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 $700 at Bel Aire Apartments.

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 $775 at Caspian Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at School House Apartments and starts from $1,075.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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