
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (54 Rentals)
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4586 Park St

5214 Lexington Ave

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Bayside at Peninsula

Villas On The Hill

Cedar Creek Villas

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

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Cove at Peninsula

3324 Randall St

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Sound at Peninsula
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1078 Day Ave

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View on the River

4808 Lawnview St

Riviera Park

1131 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1131

Courtyard Apartments

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1308 Willow Branch Ave

1229 Willow Branch Ave

2979 Downing St

2818 Herschel St
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1160 Comanche St

2752 Herschel St

1109 Cherry St

2786 Downing St

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1718 Pine Grove Ave, Unit 3

2979 Downing St

2761 St Johns Ave

Wilson Blvd Apartments

Peoples Choice Apartments LLC

Avner Holdings
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Magnolia Terrace

Jammes Apartments

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

Morningside

Herschel Street Apartments

Valencia Way

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Villas on the Hill 1165

Villas on the Hill 1131 & 1137
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Villas on the Hill 4806

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Cypress Apartments

5340 Kingsbury St

2966 Remington St

5616 Atlee Ave

3673 Randall St

1324 Hamilton St

1326 Hamilton 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 | $961 | $933 | $995 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,143 | $700 | $1,769 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $990 | $2,581 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $1,150 | $2,284 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,402 | $1,435 |
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There are currently 54 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfax Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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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 Bayside at Peninsula priced from $868. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| Villas On The Hill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio,1BA | $933 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $994 |
| View on the River | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 203 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1BR Lofts-UNIT 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,027 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, FL
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2589 Park St Model at 2589 Park St, Unit 2589 in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2591 Park St Model at 2591 Park St starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Riverside 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 | $1.29 |
| 2591 Park St | 2591 Park St | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| View on the River | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 104 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1 BR Lofts - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Cedar | Studio ,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 Bayside at Peninsula which is listed at $868, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $1,418.
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 $1,418 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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