
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL from $300 (46 Rentals)
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Anchor Court

Fairway Plaza

Valoré at Hidden Hills

The Timbers Apartments

Lakewood Flats and Townhomes

Foxfire West Apartments

Woodbridge Place

Elmdale Apartments
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The Forge on Main

Market Street Apartments

North Park

Shawnee Village

Western Hills Apartments

Century Estates

Chesterfield Village

Copper Creek Townhomes

Mission Viejo Villas
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Central Lofts

Leisure Living Lakeside

Wabash Riverfront Flats

Colonial Manor Apartments

Liv at Locust Creek

Indian Trail Apartments

10455 Old Hwy 62 E

802 S Emma St

SPRING VALLEY FLATS
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Newton Senior Housing

1900 N Willow Rd

1521 Irvington Ave

1520 Main St

510 Ellen Dr

224 Steven St

272 S Shannon St

610 N Main St

Donaldson Arms
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10065 Main St

933 Stanley Ave

Valore at Pine Hills

658 E Louisiana St

927 Harmony Way

510 W 5th St

1315 N 3rd Ave

721 N 7th St

202 Herndon Dr
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1404 Delmar Ave
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 | $1,563 | $625 | $2,350 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,073 | $625 | $3,420 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $850 | $4,449 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $1,249 | $1,720 |
| 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. Anchor Court in the Howell neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $625. 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 |
| Anchor Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Dogwood - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The Timbers Apartments | The Oak 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Lakewood Flats and Townhomes | 1sm wd | 1BR,1BA | $765 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 NS | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Woodbridge Place | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Elmdale Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Forge on Main | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $813 |
| Shawnee Village | 1 BR /1 BA 62 and Older | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL and Nearby
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.47 price per square foot 4BR/2BA - Furnished Model at Eagle Village - Historical Access in the in the Evansville West Side neighborhood starting from $565. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Vail Estates Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.09 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Village - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.47 |
| Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| City Pointe | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Colonial Manor Apartments | 2x1 R | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Woodbridge Place | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Foxfire West Apartments | 1.1 NS | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Valoré at Hidden Hills | The Pine - One Bedroom Apartment Home | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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 The 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 $899 at SPRING VALLEY FLATS.
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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