
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)
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406 N D St

1853 St Francis Ct
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308 W Washington Ave

809 W Grimes Ave

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School House Apartments

110 N 1st St

612 S Webster St

715 N Johnson Ave

2631 Westwinds Dr
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802 Benton Dr
Fairfield, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,029 | $900 | $1,265 |
Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $928 | $615 | $1,650 |
Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,185 | $595 | $1,725 |
Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,251 | $650 | $3,300 |
Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $1,006 | $1,058 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $595. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mediapolis Village | Unit 59 | 2BR,1BA | $595 |
Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $745 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable - Memorial Park Rd | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
The Burlington Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Stonegate Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 312 | 1BR,1BA | $898 |
Urbane424 Apartments | S3 - Studio / 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA and Nearby
As of July 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.89 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 316 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Unit 81 Model at Fairfield Estates starting at $1,057 with a $0.84 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 316 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
Fairfield Estates | Unit 81 | 4BR,2BA | $0.84 |
Mediapolis Village | Unit 41 | 4BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Nexus TownHomes | 510 Layne Drive | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Washington Apartments | The Harmon | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 312 | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Orchards & Woodlands | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Louden Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Getting Around Fairfield, IA
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfield is at Urbane424 Apartments listed at $925.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $750 at Park Madison 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 $595 at Mediapolis Village.
What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.
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