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1527 Mechanicsville TpkeRichmond, VA 23223
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (112 Rentals)
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Creighton Renaissance Apartments
3100 Purcell StRichmond, VA 23223
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3114 Barton Ave
3114 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Mortons Apartments
213 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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Hopper Lofts
700 Everett StRichmond, VA 23224
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Van de Vyver
713 N 1st StRichmond, VA 23219
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1619 N 28th St
1619 N 28th StRichmond, VA 23223
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Jefferson Townhouses
1951 Venable StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Masonry Apartments
2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Flats at 25th
2400 Fairmount AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Kings Point Apartments
3401 Prince David DrRichmond, VA 23223
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Green Park Apartments
2921 Woodcliff AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Residences at the John Marshall
101 N 5th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Townsend Square
2153 Cool LnRichmond, VA 23223
927 N 20th St
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South Bank
307 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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Linden at Highland Park
3462 Howard RdRichmond, VA 23223
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The Corner Lofts
1323 1/2 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Edison Apartments
700 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23219
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114 Virginia St
114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Hill Building
114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Glenwood Ridge Apartments
3801 Glenwood AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Pointe at River City
11 N Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23223
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American Tobacco Center
119-121 N 20th StRichmond, VA 23223
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2400 Barton Ave
2400 Barton AveRichmond, VA 23222
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Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero
500 Stockton StRichmond, VA 23224
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American Heritage Apartments
1001 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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Atrium on Broad
115 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23219
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River Lofts at Tobacco Row
2 S 25th StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Villas of Oakwood
3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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$1,177 - $1,409
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The Oliver
908 Oliver Hill WayRichmond, VA 23219
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Centennial Terrace
507 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
1608 Brookfield St
RichmondVA23222
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Smokehouse Lofts
110-114 S 15th StRichmond, VA 23219
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Main2525
2525 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
1007 N 25th St
RichmondVA23223
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Shockoe Valley View
1904 Cedar StRichmond, VA 23223
3 N 18th St
RichmondVA23223
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1710 Lofts
1710 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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The Attain
1903 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23223
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Saddlewood Townhomes
3733 King And Queen DrRichmond, VA 23223
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Marshall Street Apartments
220 E Marshall StRichmond, VA 23219
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Railyard Flats
104 E 2nd StRichmond, VA 23224
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Atrium Lofts at Cold Storage
500 N 18th StRichmond, VA 23223
403 Stockton St
RichmondVA23224
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The Current
400 Hull StRichmond, VA 23224
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The Hub
500 Maury StRichmond, VA 23224
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Flats at 14th
10 S 14th StRichmond, VA 23219
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First National Apartments
823 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
1605 Hickory St
RichmondVA23222
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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 | $1,329 | $998 | $2,471 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,489 | $770 | $2,765 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $899 | $3,895 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $759 | $3,059 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $689 | $1,620 |
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There are currently 112 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 $770. 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 | $770 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Shockoe Center | SCenter-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $974 |
| Mortons Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Hopper Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $997 |
| Van de Vyver | The Reserve | Studio,1BA | $998 |
| Jefferson Townhouses | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 1619 N 28th St | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Furnished | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,021 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, VA
As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.03 price per square foot 612 Hull St Model at 612 Hull St, Unit #301 in the in the Old South neighborhood starting from $3,895. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II starting at $1,275 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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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| 612 Hull St, Unit #301 | 612 Hull St | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.03 |
| Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Broadway Apartments | Two Bed Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Townsend Square | Townhomes starting at $1050.00- Now Accepting A... | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Marshall Street Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath - 632sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Highland Terrace Apartments | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Glenwood Ridge Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Tobacco Landing | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Mallard Greens | Welcome Home to Mallard Greens Townhomes!! | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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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 $1,021.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Creighton Renaissance Apartments which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,356.
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 103 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 $495 which is $1,861 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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