Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Fairfax Neighborhood of Fairfax, CA from $2,100 (40 Rentals)
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2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 23
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2380-2382 Sir Francis Drake Blvd

1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 a

1598 Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Downtown Fairfax, Fairfax, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Fairfax?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Fairfax Studio Apartments | $2,150 | $2,150 | $2,150 |
Downtown Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,175 | $2,150 | $2,200 |
Downtown Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $3,495 | $3,495 |
Downtown Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Fairfax, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Fairfax area is the $3.14 price per square foot 119 Bolinas Rd Model at 119 Bolinas Rd, Unit A in the in the West San Rafael neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Downtown Fairfax apartment is the 1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd Model at 1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 a starting at $3,395 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the West San Rafael neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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119 Bolinas Rd, Unit A | 119 Bolinas Rd | 4BR,1BA | $3.14 |
1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 1222 a | 1224 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit Jimmy Bastos | 1222 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Unit 23 | 2555 Sir Francis Drake Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
91 Forrest Ave, Unit Lower | 91 Forrest Ave | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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