
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $550 (137 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Saddlewood Townhomes

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Hydro

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1710 Lofts

2603 2nd Ave

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The Hudson

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South Falls Tower

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Deco at CNB

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The Bakery

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Mutual on Main Apartments

3516 E Richmond Rd

3516 E Richmond Rd

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The Navigator

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Main2525

209 N 19th St, Unit 21

3512 E Broad St

Shockoe Hill Senior Apartments 62 plus*

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Market Slip

Apartments At Kingsridge

101 Poe St

Bowler Retirement Community

Bacon Retirement Community

Tobacco Landing

Tracks at the Masonry

2605 5th Ave

The Rosa
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701 Saint James Street Apartments

501-503 E Main St

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

Ashley Oaks Apartments

Shockoe Center

Beckstoffer's Mill Lofts

2403 5th Ave

Dill Building

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk - Canal I and Canal II

Cedar Broad
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Shockoe Commons

Old Stone Row

Terrace at the Masonry

Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk III

Engine at The Masonry

The Paper Company Apartments

2603 5th Ave

Shockoe Collection

Market Villas

Flats at 14th
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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 | $1,384 | $995 | $1,827 |
| Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $800 | $2,899 |
| Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,825 | $945 | $4,229 |
| Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,332 | $825 | $3,066 |
| Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,668 | $735 | $5,649 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 137 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of 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 $1,030.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Tobacco Landing which is listed at $851, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $1,530.
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 119 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 $741 which is $789 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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