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630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601
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114 26th StFort Madison, IA 52627
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232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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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 $495. Alice Place West Burlington in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 392BR,1BA$495
Alice Place West Burlington1-Bedroom ADA1BR,1BA$740
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IA and Nearby

As of August 30, 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 Blaul Lofts - 215 Model at Blaul Lofts starting at $1,448 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.
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 3162BR,1BA$0.89
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 2152BR,1BA$0.98
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Mediapolis VillageUnit 414BR,2BA$0.84
409 W Hempstead Ave, Unit A409 W Hempstead Ave3BR,1BA$0.90
Westland Village2x12BR,1BA$0.89
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.87
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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42 / 100

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Most errands require a car

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50 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

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 $740 at Alice Place West Burlington.

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 $495 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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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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