
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (171 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fairfield area of Richmond.


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American Tobacco Collection

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1204 N 20th St, Unit Apt 1

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Creighton Renaissance Apartments

923 N 20th St

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3114 Barton Ave, Unit Apt B

The Hill Building

Van de Vyver

Jefferson Townhouses

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2016 Fairmount Ave, Unit Apt 2
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Flats at 25th

Kings Point Apartments

The Attain

Green Park Apartments

927 N 20th St

Linden at Highland Park

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Townsend Square

3 N 18th St

3415 Enslow Ave

The River Lofts at Tobacco Row
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Glenwood Ridge Apartments

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The Masonry Apartments

2400 Barton Ave

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Capitol Lofts

1007 N 25th St

The Edison

The Corner Lofts

Hopper Lofts

The Oliver
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Pointe at River City

1901-1915 Whitcomb

Railyard Flats

South Bank

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Raven Place

Residences at the John Marshall

Main2525

1608 Brookfield St

1607 Brookfield St

3528 E Richmond Rd
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The Hub Apartments

Cigar Lofts

Flats at 14th

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The Villas of Oakwood

3119 4th Ave

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Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

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The Trail Lofts

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The Shockoe Collection

1610 Fendall Ave
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Fairfield, Richmond, VA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,386 | $995 | $1,990 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,512 | $857 | $2,750 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,799 | $939 | $4,603 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $819 | $3,059 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,556 | $729 | $5,876 |
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There are currently 171 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Creighton Renaissance Apartments priced from $926. Highland Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $946. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Creighton Renaissance Apartments | One Bedroom - D | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| American Tobacco Collection | SCenter-A4 | 1BR,1BA | $962 |
| The Hill Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,030 |
| The Attain | Pocahontas | Studio,1BA | $1,033 |
| Green Park Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,037 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,068 |
| Linden at Highland Park | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, VA
As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft Model at Marshall Street Apartments in the in the Downtown Richmond neighborhood starting from $1,599. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... Model at Townsend Square starting at $1,080 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Marshall Street Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| 200 Minor Street Quad | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 210 E Grace St | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Main2525 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Flats at 25th | Elevation | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Mallard Greens | Make Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Best Local Schools in Fairfield, Richmond, VA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $1,075.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,450.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
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 117 regular apartments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $608 which is $1,842 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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