
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL from $300 (52 Rentals)
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Anchor Court

Fairway Plaza

Southern Meadows Senior Living

Valoré at Hidden Hills

The Timbers Apartments

Foxfire West Apartments

Elmdale Apartments

Lakewood Flats and Townhomes

Forge on Main
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Market Street Apartments

North Park

Shawnee Village

Century Estates

Woodbridge Place Apartments

Mission Viejo Villas

Copper Creek Townhomes

Central Lofts

Leisure Living Lakeside

Chesterfield Village
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Colonial Manor Apartments

Wabash Riverfront Flats

Liv at Locust Creek

Indian Trail Apartments

909 Fairland St

6515 Uebelhack Rd

10455 Old Hwy 62 E

404 N Carroll St

SPRING VALLEY FLATS

Newton Senior Housing
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1900 N Willow Rd

1520 Main St

1207 Tree Top Ln

510 Ellen Dr

605 W Michigan St

272 S Shannon St

Donaldson Arms

10065 Main St

437 S Bosse Ave

408 S Bosse Ave
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Valore at Pine Hills

413 3rd St

418 W Webster St

105 E Poplar St

510 W 5th St

101 E Alabama St

1103 Broadway St

1111 Stanley Ave

301 E Olive St

411 1st St
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Fairfield, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $813 | $2,350 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $625 | $3,420 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $700 | $4,449 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,474 | $1,260 | $1,684 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $590 | $580 | $600 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at SPRING VALLEY FLATS in the Oakhill neighborhood priced from $599. Southern Meadows Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Timbers Apartments | The Oak 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $772 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Elmdale Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Forge on Main | Studio | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| Market Street Apartments | Studio Apartment Home in Historic Building | Studio,1BA | $820 |
| North Park | McCallister | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA 62 and Older | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL and Nearby
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.07 price per square foot Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... Model at Circle Point Villas in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 3BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 starting at $1,600 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Business 41 neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Apartments@41 | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1210 Char Lee Dr | 2bed2bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Eagle Village - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Baldwin Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Colonial Manor Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| North Park | McCallister | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 Forge on Main listed at $813.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $599 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
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 $700 at Southern Meadows Senior Living.
What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mission Viejo Villas and starts from $1,345.
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