
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL from $500 (92 Rentals)
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343 E 1st St

1524 Dyal St

82 W 32nd St

219 W 41st St

105 W 36th St

519 W 23rd St, Unit 519 W 23rd St

146 W 6th St

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112 W 17th St
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112 W 17th St, Unit 1, Unit 1

5644 Windermere Dr

330 W 26th St, Unit 330 W 26th St

234 E 18th St, Unit 234 East 18th Street

234 E 18th St, Unit 238 East 18th Street

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Palms of Arlington

2906 Silver St

481 E 44th St

140 E 5th St
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912 Arco Dr

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1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 2, Unit Apt. 2

Caroline Village

The Square at 59 Caroline

5511 Los Santos Way

Tree House

Pier 5350

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3730 Lehigh St, Unit 2, Unit 2

4304-4306 Springfield Blvd

4548 Notter Ave
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Caliente Apartments

Trollie Lane Apartments

1921 Pearl Pl, Unit One, Unit One

Lofts at Cathedral

2695 University Blvd N

2631 University Blvd N

1629 E 9th St

2514 Walnut St

5452 Playa Way
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3266 Justina Rd

Eagles Court

Patriot Spring on Market

1778 E 30th St

Eagle Pointe

Cambridge Park

665 Chestnut Dr

1851 E 24th St

1125 E 24th St

5140 River Bluff Lane
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Fairfield, Jacksonville, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $650 | $1,807 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $775 | $2,272 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,671 | $695 | $3,507 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,045 | $995 | $3,185 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Jacksonville, FL is a Studio unit found at Patriot Spring on Market priced from $516. 343 E 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Jacksonville, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot Spring on Market | 0 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $516 |
| 343 E 1st St | #2 | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 5140 River Bluff Lane | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $665 |
| French Courtyard | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
| Palms of Arlington | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $894 |
| The Square at 59 Caroline | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Tree House | A1 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, FL
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3x3 Flat Model at Jackson Commons in the in the Arlington neighborhood starting from $945. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Casa Bella Apartment Homes starting at $1,410 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Arlington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Commons | 3x3 Flat | 3BR,3BA | $0.70 |
| Casa Bella Apartment Homes | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 3730 Lehigh St, Unit 2 | 3730 Lehigh St | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Arco Place Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Tree House | A1 1 BED 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 112 W 17th St, Unit 1 | 112 W 17th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 1361 Bridier st, Unit Apt. 2 | 1361 Bridier st | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Caliente Apartments | 2BR, 1 BTH | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| The Square at 59 Caroline | The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Palms of Arlington | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $964.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Patriot Spring on Market which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
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 38 regular apartments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $272 which is $2,328 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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