
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Omaha, NE from $450 (105 Rentals)
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5006-08 California St

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Residences at Sorensen Square

2561 Izard Ct

Gifford Court Apartments

Chamber's Court

The Atlas

Capitol Rows

2605 Izard Ct
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2555 Izard Ct

2575 Irving Ct

5621 N 29th St

4074 Spencer St

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316 N 35th St, Unit 8

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2563 Irving Ct

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Benson Lights

The Shuttle

6001 Evans St

524 N 50th St

Maple Leaf

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4705 Burdette St
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Meredith Manor Apartments

California Hills

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Northampton Arms

Sorensen Heights
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Highlander

Benson Apartments

4815 Ames Ave

Saunders School

Hilltop Apartments

4704 Cass St

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1015 N 47th Ave

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Fairfax, Omaha, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $1,096 | $815 | $1,320 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,105 | $770 | $1,555 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $875 | $1,825 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $1,240 | $1,503 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $679 | $3,036 |
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There are currently 105 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfax Neighborhood of Omaha, NE.
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Omaha, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at 4815 Ames Ave priced from $600. ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Omaha, NE:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4815 Ames Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $600 |
| ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $735 |
| Benson Crest Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $750 |
| Gladstone Apartments | 1/1 Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $755 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $760 |
| 3323 & 3325 Webster Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Cuming St Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| 5006-08 California St | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $795 |
| 30 Metro Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $815 |
| Residences at Sorensen Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, NE
As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 bedroom / 1 bath - Standard TT Pays Util. Model at Buckingham Manor Apartments- Dundee in the Holy Cross neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Bedroom w/Balcony Model at Greenspan Apartments - Schwalb Realty in the Benson neighborhood starting at $1,125 with a $1.02 price per square foot. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham Manor Apartments- Dundee | 2 bedroom / 1 bath - Standard TT Pays Util. | 2BR, 1BA | $0.96 |
| Greenspan Apartments - Schwalb Realty | 2 Bedroom w/Balcony | 2BR, 2BA | $1.02 |
| Benson Crest Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| 4844 Taylor St | 2bd/1ba | 2BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
| Chamber's Court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| Larimore Senior Residences | One Bed/One Bat 60% | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| Redman Avenue 4616 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Gladstone Apartments | 1/1 Renovated Garden | 1BR, 1BA | $1.21 |
| ALANSCO 1016 N 47 Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.18 |
| 4815 Ames Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.20 |
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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 $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is 4815 Ames Ave which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $1,145.
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 69 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 $416 which is $729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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