Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (171 Rentals)

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property at 603 Chamberlayne Pky

$750

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$750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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603 Chamberlayne Pky

RichmondVA23220
property at 923 N 20th St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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923 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223

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property at 927 N 20th St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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927 N 20th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3 N 18th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3 N 18th St

RichmondVA23223
property at 3415 Enslow Ave

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3415 Enslow Ave

RichmondVA23222

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The Masonry Apartments
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$1,116 - $1,861
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$1,025 - $1,770
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The Masonry Apartments

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 1007 N 25th St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1007 N 25th St

RichmondVA23223

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Pointe at River City
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$1,179 - $1,499
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$1,179 - $1,499

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Pointe at River City

11 N Laburnum AveRichmond, VA 23223
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Raven Place
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$1,194 - $1,827
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$1,149 - $1,782
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$45

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$1,194 - $1,827
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Raven Place

1710 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 1608 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1608 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 1607 Brookfield St

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1607 Brookfield St

RichmondVA23222
property at 3528 E Richmond Rd

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3528 E Richmond Rd

RichmondVA23223

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The Villas of Oakwood
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$1,224 - $1,424
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$1,224 - $1,424

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The Villas of Oakwood

3508 E Richmond RdRichmond, VA 23223
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property at 3119 4th Ave

$1,225

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$1,225

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$1,225

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3119 4th Ave

RichmondVA23222
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The Trail Lofts
$1,246 - $2,879
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$1,246 - $2,879

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$1,246 - $2,879
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The Trail Lofts

12 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Shockoe Collection
$1,249 - $2,549
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$1,099 - $2,399
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$150

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$1,249 - $2,549
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Shockoe Collection

104 Shockoe SlipRichmond, VA 23219
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property at 1610 Fendall Ave

$1,249

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$1,249

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$1,249

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1610 Fendall Ave

RichmondVA23222

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Fairfield, Richmond, VA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creighton Renaissance ApartmentsOne Bedroom - D1BR,1BA$926
Highland Terrace Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$946
American Tobacco CollectionSCenter-A41BR,1BA$962
The Hill BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$995
Van de VyverThe ReserveStudio,1BA$998
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1,030
The AttainPocahontasStudio,1BA$1,033
Green Park Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,037
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal IICanal 236 StudioStudio,1BA$1,068
Linden at Highland ParkOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marshall Street Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bath - 914sqft2BR,2BA$1.28
Townsend SquareTownhomes starting at $1080.00- Now Accepting A...2BR,1BA$0.94
200 Minor Street Quad3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.18
210 E Grace St2 Bed/2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.35
Main25251BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.34
Flats at 25thElevation2BR,2BA$1.41
Glenwood Ridge Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Mortons Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.41
Tobacco LandingTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.33
Mallard GreensMake Your Move This June to Mallard Greens!!2BR,1BA$1.33

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fairfield, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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