Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (38 Rentals)

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City Hall Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Hall Lofts

805 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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Darby at Briarcliff
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$1,303 - $3,128
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Darby at Briarcliff

1600 NW 38th StKansas City, MO 64116
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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 1 Bed unit found at Riverside View priced from $825. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverside View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$825
Riverside Heights Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$917
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce (2x1)2BR,1BA$1,075
City Hall Place1x11BR,1BA$1,076
HORACE MANN LOFTS1B 1B 3F1BR,1BA$1,095
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150
Union BerkleyA2 - StudioStudio,1BA$1,197
Blacklark Apartments2-Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,199
The Landings at River Market Loft & Apartment HomesPacific Open Living 1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,222

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, KS

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.25 price per square foot Ellison Model at Park Lofts in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,670. 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.
Park LoftsEllison2BR,2BA$1.25
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Blacklark Apartments3-Bedrooms3BR,1BA$1.46
Timberline Apartments and TownhomesSpruce_R (2x1)2BR,1BA$1.45
CityViewA11BR,1BA$1.70
City View at SplitlogOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62
Riverside Heights Apartments1Bd/1Ba1BR,1BA$1.29
HORACE MANN LOFTS1B 1B 2F1BR,1BA$1.61
City Hall Place1x11BR,1BA$1.62
Riverside View1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

Your KC local expert guide to the city's best places to rent near the top tech, healthcare, & engineering employers in the area. Find the perfect apartment neighborhood near Oracle (Cerner), Garmin, Burns & McDonnell, and St. Luke's.

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

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfax, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #5

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at Union Berkley listed at $1,197.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $825 at Riverside View.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $925 at Riverside View.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Turtle Hill Townhomes and starts from $1,325.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.