
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL from $500 (34 Rentals)
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SPRING VALLEY FLATS

Southern Meadows Senior Living

Foxfire West Apartments

The Forge on Main
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Chesterfield Village
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Copper Creek Townhomes

Woodbridge Place

Mission Viejo Villas

909 Fairland St

115 N Cherry St

212 E Lincoln St

3007 Crowley Dr

204 5th St
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110 E Charles St

404 N Carroll St

1204 N First Ave

204 E Dayton St

500 W Colp Ave
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220 S Main St

1112 W Missouri St
Fairfield, IL 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 | $1,609 | $800 | $1,909 |
Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,125 | $580 | $2,179 |
Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,273 | $800 | $4,399 |
Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,336 | $808 | $1,664 |
Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $580 | $2,500 |
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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 Lincoln-Bellemeade neighborhood priced from $695. Southern Meadows Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. 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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SPRING VALLEY FLATS | The Redbud | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Southern Meadows Senior Living | 1 Bed Apt | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Foxfire West Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Fireplace | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
Centralia Estates | Unit 78 | 3BR,2BA | $808 |
Market Street Apartments | INMKS 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $865 |
The Forge on Main | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $900 |
Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Woodbridge Place | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Timbers Apartments | The Mahogany 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $918 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $920 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, IL and Nearby
As of June 11, 2025 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 2BR/2.0BA Model at Apartments@41 starting at $1,250 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Jacobsville 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. |
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Circle Point Villas | Prime Living at Its Finest: Luxurious Stand-Alo... | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
Apartments@41 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
Centralia Estates | Unit 48 | 3BR,2BA | $0.95 |
Eagle Village | 4BR/2BA - Furnished | 4BR,2BA | $0.50 |
The Forge on Main | Two Bedroom A | 2BR,2BA | $0.77 |
Vail Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
North Park | Berkshire | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Wabash Riverfront Flats | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Mission Viejo Villas | B- Barcelona | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Copper Creek Townhomes | A-1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
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 Market Street Apartments listed at $865.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $695 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 $875 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 Centralia Estates and starts from $808.
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