Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (19 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at 616 N 20th St priced from $750. The Landings at River Market has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$750
The Landings at River MarketAskew Studio - 1 BathStudio,1BA$780
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$875
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-K2BR,1BA$995
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, KS

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bed 2.5 Bath D Model at HarborTown Villas in the in the Fairfax neighborhood starting from $1,499. 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.
HarborTown Villas2 Bed 2.5 Bath D2BR,2.5BA$1.43
Turtle Hill TownhomesTax Credit 2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
The Backyard at One NorthElement1BR,1BA$1.73
Park LoftsWalton1BR,1BA$1.49
Y Lofts2x1 80% - 2-H2BR,1BA$1.23
The Briarcliff City ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.72
Cold Storage Lofts1x11BR,1BA$1.56
616 N 20th St616 N 20th St1BR,1BA$1.15
City Hall LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.35
The Landings at River MarketAskew Studio - 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.53

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfax, Kansas City, KS

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fairfax Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS

Walk Score®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,282.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is 616 N 20th St which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $1,878.

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 14 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 $178 which is $1,700 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

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