Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (27 Rentals)

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property at 901 N 16 St

$725

1 Bedroom Rentals

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901 N 16 St

Kansas CityKS66102
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City Hall Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Hall Place

810 N 6th StKansas City, KS 66101
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Y Lofts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Y Lofts

900 N 8th StKansas City, KS 66101
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Boulevard Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Boulevard Lofts

800 Washington BlvdKansas City, KS 66101

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Fairfax, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at City Hall Lofts priced from $875. Timberline Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesBirch (1x1)1BR,1BA$900
Blacklark Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment HomesAskew Studio 0 Bed / 1 BathStudio,1BA$975
Cold Storage Lofts1x11BR,1BA$995
Park LoftsWabashStudio,1BA$1,101
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
The Backyard at One NorthVitalityStudio,1BA$1,193
HORACE MANN LOFTS2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1,200
The Landing At Briarcliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, KS

As of January 02, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cold Storage Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.45
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Blacklark Apartments3-Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.46
HORACE MANN LOFTS2B 1B 1F2BR,1BA$1.30
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.33
CityViewS1Studio ,1BA$1.58
The Briarcliff City ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.72
The Landing At Briarcliff ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.61
Park LoftsWabashStudio ,1BA$1.64
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Fairfax, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #5

Among cities in Kansas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,205.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Timberline Apartments and Townhomes which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $2,350.

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 7 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 $170 which is $2,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!