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705 S 3rd St

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630 N 6th St
Studio Apartments

630 N 6th St

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

Bel Aire Apartments

301 Bel Aire CtBurlington, IA 52601
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property at 116 N 5th St

116 N 5th St

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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 2 Beds unit found at Mediapolis Village priced from $595. 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
Mediapolis VillageUnit 672BR,1BA$595
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
Fairfield EstatesUnit 22BR,2BA$758
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA and Nearby

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.84 price per square foot Unit 55 Model at Fairfield Estates in the starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Churchill Lofts - 210 Model at Churchill Lofts starting at $950 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Ginger Ridge 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.
Fairfield EstatesUnit 554BR,2BA$0.84
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 2102BR,1BA$0.98
Washington ApartmentsThe Harmon2BR,1BA$1.09
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3121BR,1BA$0.98
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane ApartmentsB1 Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Mediapolis VillageUnit 382BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Fairfield, IA

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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 $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $750 at Green Gable Cottages.

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 Mediapolis Village and starts from $799.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.