
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL from $500 (66 Rentals)
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Downtowner Apartments

5617 Warren Ave

5527 Avon Pl

1209 N 11th St

Roberts Galerie Lofts

Parsons Place

The Gentrys Landing Apartments

Preservation Square I

5538 Avon Pl
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The Ely Walker Lofts

Cityside Apartments

The Shelby

Vangard Lofts

Arcade Apartments

The Crown Downtown

Stadium Loft Apartments

Park Pacific Luxury Apartments

Front Page Lofts

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11th and Spruce
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The Lofts at OPOP

Gallery 720

The Tower at OPOP

Fashion Square I

The Laurel Apartments

Six Cord

Storyboard on Pine

Syndicate Building

Grace Lofts

212 Morgan St, Unit Apt. D
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Pointe 400 Apartments

Crown Square Apartments

Murphy Blair Gardens Apartments

Cambridge Heights Apartments I & II

The New Broadview

Mansion House 1

2415 S 10th St

Bristol Place Townhomes

Jackson Park Apartments

The Paul Brown Loft Apartments
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University Lofts

109 Jerome Ln

3127 Clay Ave

2301 Belleview Ave

1523 Angelrodt St

Publicity Flats

2734 Center St

1857 S 9th St

Bee Hat Lofts

8204 Church St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont City Studio Apartments | $1,148 | $775 | $1,990 |
| Fairmont City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $687 | $4,400 |
| Fairmont City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,952 | $785 | $7,935 |
| Fairmont City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,247 | $929 | $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 Collins Terrace Apartments in the Lafayette Square neighborhood priced from $687. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom Small | 1BR,1BA | $687 |
| Downtowner Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Parsons Place | 1 Bdrm Garden, 722 SqFt, Tax Credit, 50% AMI | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
| The Gentrys Landing Apartments | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $855 |
| The Ely Walker Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Cityside Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
| The Shelby | Papin | Studio,1BA | $965 |
| The Crown Downtown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Stadium Loft Apartments | 15 Units | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Bee Hat Lofts | A3 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairmont City, IL and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairmont City area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1101 Lucas Ave Model at 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 in the in the Lafayette Square neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Fairmont City apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Roberts Galerie Lofts starting at $1,500 with a $0.80 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1101 Lucas Ave, Unit #200 | 1101 Lucas Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Roberts Galerie Lofts | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| Denim Lofts | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Pointe 400 Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Vangard Lofts | Bee Hat B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Fashion Square I | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Syndicate Building | Stabdard 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| The Lofts at OPOP | A7 | 1BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| Storyboard on Pine | Pine B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Bee Hat Lofts | A3 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $687 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 $809 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 $929.
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