
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (81 Rentals)
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4586 Park St, Unit Room 2

5214 Lexington Ave, Unit B

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

Villas On The Hill

Cedar Creek Villas

2960 REMINGTON St

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Cove at Peninsula

5502 Plymouth St

1604 Cherry St
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Bayside at Peninsula

2858 Olga Pl

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Sound at Peninsula

View on the River

Courtyard Apartments

4808 Lawnview St

2738 Riverside

2979 Downing St, Unit 1

7072 Wylie Rd

1557 Ingleside Ave
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1098 Cherry St, Unit 4

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1718 Pine Grove Ave, Unit 3, Unit 3

2979 Downing St, Unit 2

2727 Riverside Ave

1251 Orton St

2705 Riverside Ave

4853 Riverdale Rd

1165 Orton St

4762 Colonial Ave

Riviera Park
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5687 Atlee Ave

1248 McDuff Ave S

1244 Wolfe St

5339 Baycrest Rd

4390 Herschel St, Unit 3

5120 Quan Dr

2855 Lydia St

Peoples Choice Apartments LLC

Wilson Blvd Apartments

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Ginger Park

2673 Forbes St

Magnolia Terrace

Jammes Apartments

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

Morningside

5222 Lexington Ave

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6348 Hyde Grove Ave

Valencia Way
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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 | $1,057 | $987 | $1,250 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $789 | $1,837 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $995 | $2,645 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $1,150 | $2,284 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $1,312 | $1,435 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Jacksonville, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Villas On The Hill priced from $875. Cove at Peninsula has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $987. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $987 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1,012 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,091 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1BR Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| 2738 Riverside | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, FL
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.40 price per square foot 2589 Park St Model at 2589 Park St, Unit 2589 in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom Large Model at Cedar Creek Villas starting at $1,145 with a $1.01 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2589 Park St, Unit 2589 | 2589 Park St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| 3205 Herschel Street | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1BR Lofts | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| 1308 Willow Branch Ave | 1308 Willow Branch Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio ,1BA | $1.63 |
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfax is under $1,150.
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 $1,546.
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 4 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 $1,373 which is $173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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