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

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Mansion House 1
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mansion House 1

300 N 4th StSt. Louis, MO 63102
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Jackson Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Park Apartments

1220 Warren StSt. Louis, MO 63106
Senior Living
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University Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

University Lofts

1627 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
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Publicity Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Publicity Flats

1133 Pine StSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Bee Hat Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bee Hat Lofts

1021-1025 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63101
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Marquette Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marquette Apartments

300-314 N BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63102
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Leather Trades
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leather Trades

1600 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103

Fairmont City, IL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$492
Collins Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom Medium2BR,1BA$741
Downtowner ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$806
The Gentrys Landing ApartmentsStudio UnfurnishedStudio,1BA$855
Park PacificThe ArgonautStudio,1BA$925
Cityside Apartments1BR1BAM1BR,1BA$945
The ShelbyPapinStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Roberts Galerie Lofts2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.80
Bee Hat LoftsB6 - 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.99
Pointe 400 ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Leather TradesOne Bedroom Loft1BR,1BA$0.79
2325 S 10th St, Unit A2325 S 10th St1BR,1BA$1.09
The Ely Walker LoftsLarge 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.03
Collins Terrace Apartments3 Bedroom Med3BR,1BA$1.03
The Paul Brown Loft Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.92
1916 Serbian Dr, Unit 2N1916 Serbian Dr1BR,1BA$1.03
Preservation Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairmont City, IL

Ranked #10

Among cities in Illinois for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet 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

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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