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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Edwards Gardens Apartments priced from $1,650. Rutgers Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,650
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments1x1 7201BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ and Nearby

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $2.50 price per square foot 11 Grey Rock Ave Model at 11 Grey Rock Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Estates at Hilltop neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 554 Bloomfield Ave starting at $2,700 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the Westville 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.
11 Grey Rock Ave, Unit 111 Grey Rock Ave4BR,1.5BA$2.50
554 Bloomfield Ave2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.93
2 Lane Ave2 Bed / 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Westover House5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.22
The VIEW at Fairfield2 BD 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.78
Brownstone and Main Union Apartments2x1 9102BR,1BA$2.64
Edwards Gardens Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$1.89
Partridge Run Apartments1BR - 1BTH Upgraded1BR,1BA$2.41
Caldwell Village1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76
Rutgers Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairfield

What type of rentals are currently available in Fairfield?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $7,902. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fairfield ranging from $1,000 to $8,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fairfield?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fairfield ranges from $1,000 to $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,546.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fairfield?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fairfield range from $2,675 to $4,973, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,600.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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