
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL from $400 (46 Rentals)
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The New Broadview

1730 Saint Louis Ave, Unit Bottom Floor

Collins Terrace Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments

Downtowner Apartments

3402 Dunnica Ave

3107 Osceola St

5866 Etzel Ave

3001 S Compton Ave
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Roberts Galerie Lofts

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

3456 Chippewa St

4651 S Spring Ave

3233 Oregon Ave

6518 Morgan Ford Rd

Park Pacific

Cityside Apartments
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The Shelby

Syndicate Building

Vangard Lofts

The Ely Walker Lofts

Parsons Place Apartments

The Laurel Apartments

Front Page Lofts
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Six Cord

Gallery 720

11th & Spruce

Fashion Square I

Ballpark Heights
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Fairmont City, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairmont City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairmont City Studio Apartments | $1,186 | $775 | $1,990 |
Fairmont City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,537 | $492 | $4,265 |
Fairmont City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $624 | $8,836 |
Fairmont City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,688 | $911 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Fairmont City Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairmont City, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Preservation Square Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $492. Collins Terrace Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $741. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairmont City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $492 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom Medium | 2BR,1BA | $741 |
Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $806 |
The Gentrys Landing Apartments | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $855 |
Park Pacific | The Argonaut | Studio,1BA | $925 |
Cityside Apartments | 1BR1BAM | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
The Shelby | Papin | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL and Nearby
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairmont City area is the $0.80 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Fairmont City apartment is the B6 - 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bee Hat Lofts starting at $1,349 with a $0.99 price per square foot in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairmont City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
Bee Hat Lofts | B6 - 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Leather Trades | One Bedroom Loft | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
2325 S 10th St, Unit A | 2325 S 10th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
The Ely Walker Lofts | Large 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Collins Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom Med | 3BR,1BA | $1.03 |
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
1916 Serbian Dr, Unit 2N | 1916 Serbian Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Preservation Square Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.74 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairmont City, IL
Ranked #10
Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around Fairmont City, IL
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
43 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairmont City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairmont City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairmont City is at Downtowner Apartments listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmont City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairmont City Apartment is $492 at Preservation Square Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairmont City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairmont City is starting from $638 at Preservation Square Apartments.
What is the most affordable Fairmont City Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Fairmont City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collins Terrace Apartments and starts from $911.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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