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11th and Spruce
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618 N 2nd St

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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 Collins Terrace Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $696. Downtowner Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairmont City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collins Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$696
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
Parsons Place2 Bdrm Garden, 885 SqFt, Tax Credit, 40% AMI2BR,1BA$801
The Gentrys Landing ApartmentsStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$855
The Ely Walker Lofts1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$950
The ShelbyPapinStudio,1BA$965
Cityside ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$978
Arcade ApartmentsI-D1BR,1BA$998
The Crown Downtown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Vangard Lofts1G1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL and Nearby

As of August 24, 2026 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 B2 Model at Bogen | Urban Chic Lofts starting at $1,865 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Bogen | Urban Chic LoftsB22BR,2BA$1.17
Denim LoftsB2BR,2BA$1.20
Vista | On Wash AveA11BR,1BA$1.10
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Fashion Square IB22BR,1BA$1.13
Syndicate BuildingStabdard 1BR1BR,1BA$1.11
Grace LoftsCITY LOFT1BR,1BA$1.23
Bee Hat LoftsA3 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Vangard Lofts1G1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 $696 at Collins Terrace 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 $784 at Collins Terrace 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 $957.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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