
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT from $600 (32 Rentals)
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625 Fairfield Ave

Renaissance Plaza

240 Oak St

169 Birdseye St

179 Lewis St

359 Wood Ave

35 Beers St
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155 McKinley Ave

64 McKinley Ave

HSW Bridgeport

City Trust Apartments

230 Garfield Ave

305 Parrott Ave
Fairfield, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairfield Studio Apartments | $2,397 | $650 | $6,009 |
Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $950 | $6,488 |
Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,689 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,733 | $2,600 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfield, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Renaissance Plaza in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood priced from $1,214. City Trust Apartments in the Downtown Bridgeport neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Renaissance Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,214 |
City Trust Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Brookside Gardens | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
Lynn Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
21 Davis Avenue | 21 Davis - 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Blackrock Homes Apartments | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
1269 Main St | 1 bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, CT and Nearby
As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.60 price per square foot 490 Villa Ave Model at 490 Villa Ave, Unit 490 Villa Avenue in the in the Black Rock neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the 181 Sherwood Ave Model at 181 Sherwood Ave starting at $1,950 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Bridgeport South End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfield apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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490 Villa Ave, Unit 490 Villa Avenue | 490 Villa Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
181 Sherwood Ave | 181 Sherwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
1175 North Ave, Unit 3rd | 1175 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
85 Manhattan Ave, Unit #2 | 85 Manhattan Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.95 |
896 Howard Ave, Unit 896 Howard Ave. 3rd Floor | 896 Howard Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
585 Beechwood Ave, Unit 585 | 585 Beechwood Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
1841 North Ave, Unit 1841 North Ave | 1841 North Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
The Siena Building | 2E with DEN | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
862 Wood Ave, Unit 8 | 862 Wood Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Renaissance Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Getting Around Fairfield, CT
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fairfield?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fairfield is at City Trust Apartments listed at $1,400.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfield Apartment is $1,214 at Renaissance Plaza.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfield Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfield is starting from $1,462 at Renaissance Plaza.
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