
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $600 (82 Rentals)
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4584 Park St, Unit Room 3

Morningside

Villas On The Hill

Cedar Creek Villas

Madelyn Oaks Apartments

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Cove at Peninsula

1131 Lake Shore Blvd, Unit 1131

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Sound at Peninsula

1604 Cherry St
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1078 Day Ave

4808 Lawnview St

1160 Comanche St

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View on the River

1130 Woodruff Ave

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Bayside at Peninsula

Avner Holdings

832 Mikael Ave

4415 Melrose Ave, Unit 3

2979 Downing St, Unit 1
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1718 Pine Grove Ave, Unit 3

1338 Wolfe St

3114 Riverside Ave

3582 Hedrick St

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1436 Rensselaer Ave, Unit SI ID1578407P

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2786 Downing St, Unit SI ID1578588P

2798 Downing St

1457 Challen Ave

5129 Appleton Ave
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2512 Park St

3102 Riverside Ave

3018 Oak St

2331 Riverside Ave

2746 Vernon Terrace

5301 Park St

2738 Riverside

1243 Stimson St

4523 Hercules Ave

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

Skye at Deerwood

Jammes Apartments

Herschel Street Apartments

4803 Lexington Ave

Valencia Way

5340 Kingsbury St

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Villas on the Hill 1165
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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 | $950 | $903 | $995 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $800 | $1,819 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $1,150 | $2,664 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,155 | $1,402 | $3,584 |
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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. Sound at Peninsula has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. 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 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| View on the River | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 203 | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1,075 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Avner Holdings | Avena | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $1,181 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, FL
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.29 price per square foot 2733 Herschel St Model at 2733 Herschel St, Unit First floor in the in the Riverside neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2733 Herschel St, Unit First floor | 2733 Herschel St | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.29 |
| Cedar Creek Villas | 2 Bedroom Large | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.01 |
| Bayside at Peninsula | 2A | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Cove at Peninsula | Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Avner Holdings | Avena | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| View on the River | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Madelyn Oaks Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| Cypress Apartments | Cypress Apartments - 104 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sound at Peninsula | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Courtyard Apartments | 1BR Lofts-UNIT 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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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 $1,817.
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 $709 which is $1,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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