
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $699 (60 Rentals)
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Cedar Creek Villas

Morningside

1131 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1131

Villas On The Hill

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1137 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1137

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

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Cove at Peninsula

1134 Woodruff Ave

1130 Woodruff Ave
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4415 Melrose Ave, Unit 3

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Sound at Peninsula

1160 Comanche St

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Bayside at Peninsula

Avner Holdings

832 Mikael Ave

2630 Jammes Rd

3114 Riverside Ave

1529 McDuff Ave S

2979 Downing St, Unit 1
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2979 Downing St, Unit 4

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3668 Valencia Rd, Unit 4

Courtyard Apartments

4635 Waverly Ln

3018 Oak St

4523 Hercules Ave

1512 Donald St

4803 Lexington Ave

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Velma 1045

Ginger Park

5215 San Juan Ave

Amelia-1310 Willow Branch Av. #19 (S)

Skye at Deerwood

Jammes Apartments

Herschel Street Apartments

5238 San Juan Ave

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5238 San Juan Ave

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Villas on the Hill 1131 & 1137

Villas on the Hill 4806

Shirley

Vernon Terrace Apartments

Cypress Apartments

1124 Woodruff Ave

3553 Oak St
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Fairfax, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $958 | $920 | $981 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,184 | $850 | $2,229 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,638 | $1,200 | $2,881 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,317 | $1,402 | $3,356 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Velma 1045 priced from $750. Villas On The Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Velma 1045 | Velma 1045 - 3 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $914 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 203 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1,082 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, FL
As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at View on the River in the in the Avondale neighborhood starting from $1,414. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Model at Madelyn Oaks Apartments starting at $1,327 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Ortega neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| View on the River | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 3668 Valencia Rd, Unit Unit 4 | 3668 Valencia Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 3307 Mayflower Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 104 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Avner Holdings | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 1137 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1137 | 1137 Lake Shore Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Villas On The Hill which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $1,223.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfax?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Fairfax that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairfax?
Cheap apartments in Fairfax have an average cost of $447 which is $776 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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