
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairfax area of Kansas City.


Turtle Hill Townhomes

City Hall Place

City View at Splitlog

2613 N 11th St

18th Street Plaza Apartments

City Hall Lofts

Y Lofts
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Boulevard Lofts

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1122 Armstrong Ave

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Riverside View
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Cold Storage Lofts

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Oaks Centropolis

The Backyard at One North

Park Lofts

Ascent

Union Berkley
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CityView

The OxBow

Second and Delaware Apartments

RM West

The Briarcliff City Apartments

23rd and Swift

The Landing At Briarcliff
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Fairfax, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $1,569 | $1,050 | $2,369 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $849 | $2,913 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,743 | $1,023 | $5,545 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,214 | $1,325 | $6,469 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, KS is a 1 Bed unit found at Blacklark Apartments priced from $849. Riverside Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacklark Apartments | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| Riverside Heights Apartments | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $917 |
| Riverside View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Spruce (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| HORACE MANN LOFTS | 1B 1B 3F | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Cold Storage Lofts | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment Homes | Pacific Open Living 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
| Union Berkley | A2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,247 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, KS
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.45 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Cold Storage Lofts in the in the Quality Hill neighborhood starting from $1,675. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Tax Credit 2 Bedroom Model at Turtle Hill Townhomes starting at $1,125 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Kensington 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Storage Lofts | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| Turtle Hill Townhomes | Tax Credit 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.11 |
| The Briarcliff City Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Blacklark Apartments | 3-Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Timberline Apartments and Townhomes | Spruce_R (2x1) | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Park Lofts | Walton | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| City View at Splitlog | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Riverside Heights Apartments | 1Bd/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| HORACE MANN LOFTS | 1B 1B 2F | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Riverside View | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,247.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Blacklark Apartments which is listed at $849, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $2,890.
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 2 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 $110 which is $2,780 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
Expert Rental Resources
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