Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Cleveland, OH from $500 (98 Rentals)

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property at 2792 E 125th St

2792 E 125th St

ClevelandOH44120

Fairfax

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Cleveland by our Cleveland, OH Local Expert Sandy Baker. See how it ranks!

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property at 1427 E 61st St

1427 E 61st St

ClevelandOH44103

Cleveland's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 2050 E 125th St

2050 E 125th St

ClevelandOH44106
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Fairfax, Cleveland, OH Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Cleveland, OH is a Studio unit found at Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED priced from $695. University Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $880. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Cleveland, OH:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio & EfficiencyStudio,1BA$695
University StudiosThe FreshmanStudio,1BA$880
Lexington Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$900
Woodhill Centre East1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$935
Hyacinth Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Foundry LoftsStudio A (alternative)Studio,1BA$999
1848 E 89th StOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,000
Innerbelt LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Lakeview Place8044BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, OH

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.86 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Walker Weeks in the in the Gateway District neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be... Model at Reserve Overlook starting at $940 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the University Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walker Weeks3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.86
Reserve OverlookPrivate Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom 4.5 Bath (per be...1BR,1BA$0.57
CircleEast TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.96
11913 Cromwell Ave, Unit Upstairs11913 Cromwell Ave3BR,1BA$1.08
1918 E 123rd St, Unit Down Rear1918 E 123rd St2BR,1BA$1.25
1848 E 89th StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.20
Mueller Lofts1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Hyacinth Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Woodhill Centre East1 Bedroom Townhome1BR,1BA$1.39
Lexington Village Apartments1 Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfax, Cleveland, OH

Ranked #40

Among neighborhoods in Cleveland, OH for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States, including Cleveland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, 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!

Getting Around the Fairfax Neighborhood in Cleveland, OH

Walk Score®

64 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?

The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Stockbridge Apartments ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $3,225.

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 62 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 $374 which is $2,851 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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