Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NC from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Copper Beech Greenville
4 Bedroom Apartments

Copper Beech Greenville

2001 Copper Beech WayGreenville, NC 27858
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Tate Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tate Commons

1025 Karen DrNew Bern, NC 28562

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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Tate Commons in the Downtown New Bern neighborhood priced from $596. Azalea Gardens in the Southeast Greenville neighborhood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$596
Azalea GardensClassic1BR,1BA$650
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$695
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$730
BrookridgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NC and Nearby

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.18 price per square foot Four Bedroom - Four Bathroom Model at Aspen Ridge Apartments in the in the Magnolia Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Two Bedroom - Townhouse Model at Tryon Estates Apartments starting at $1,125 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Downtown New Bern 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.
Aspen Ridge ApartmentsFour Bedroom - Four Bathroom4BR,4BA$1.18
Tryon Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.87
BrookridgeTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.80
Cooper's Landing Apartments3 Bedroom - 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Campus PointePurple2BR,2BA$0.71
Cedar CourtTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Tate Commons2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.65
Chancellor on 5thTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.77
Cherry Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Cypress GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $650 at Azalea Gardens.

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 $596 at Tate Commons.

What is the most affordable Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfield Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tate Commons and starts from $681.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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