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Leisure Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Apartments

825 E 6th StWayne, NE 68787
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Cathedral Square II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cathedral Square II

500 N Langdon StMitchell, SD 57301
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Greenridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Greenridge Apartments

1500 N Kimball StMitchell, SD 57301
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Fairfax, SD Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, SD is a 1 Bed unit found at Copper Flats priced from $480. Riverview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $644. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Copper Flats1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$480
Riverview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$644
Lake Area Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$820
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Edgerton PlaceEdgerton Place Phase II - StudioStudio,1BA$900
The Warwick1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Prairie Vista Apartments1702 Abbey Road - 1222BR,2BA$945
Wheatgrass Village I2X - 9062BR,1BA$990
Lamro Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$999
Gurney FlatsThe CottonwoodStudio,1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, SD and Nearby

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.03 price per square foot TH 4P/B - 1,640 Model at Wheatgrass Village I in the starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 414 W Phillip Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot . 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.
Wheatgrass Village ITH 4P/B - 1,6404BR,2.5BA$1.03
414 W Phillip Ave2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.16
Lake Area Townhomes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Copper Flats3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.96
Prairie Park Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.19
Prairie Vista Apartments1702 Abbey Road - 1222BR,2BA$1.01
The Hill2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.33
The Apartment Place1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.07
Maple Apartments LLC1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Riverview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfax Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfax?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfax is at Edgerton Place listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $480 at Copper Flats.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $621 at Copper Flats.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Flats and starts from $1,025.

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