Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS from $400 (14 Rentals)
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Blacklark Apartments

City Hall Lofts

Turtle Hill Townhomes

1613 Everett Ave

1145 Oakland Ave

1625 Washington Blvd

Pickwick Plaza

Flashcube Apartments

The OxBow

Union Berkley Riverfront
Fairfax, Kansas City, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairfax Studio Apartments | $1,580 | $735 | $3,148 |
Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $705 | $4,727 |
Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $985 | $5,893 |
Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,300 | $3,565 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfax Neighborhood of Kansas City, KS.
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Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, KS is a Studio unit found at Pickwick Plaza priced from $895. Y Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent in Kansas City, KS:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Pickwick Plaza | Flat | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Y Lofts | 2x1 80% - 2-K | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Flashcube Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,118 |
The OxBow | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,152 |
The Darby at Briarcliff | Schroeder | Studio,1BA | $1,229 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, KS
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.06 price per square foot 1608 Yecker Ave Model at 1608 Yecker Ave in the in the Nearman neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at City Hall Lofts starting at $1,279 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Nearman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1608 Yecker Ave | 1608 Yecker Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.06 |
City Hall Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
The Briarcliff City Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.69 |
Unity Lofts | West Seventh - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Y Lofts | 2x1 80% - 2-H | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Union Berkley Riverfront | Armstrong - B1b | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
The Backyard at One North | Haven | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
23rd and Swift | Buchanan | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
The Darby at Briarcliff | Schroeder | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
Pickwick Plaza | Flex | Studio ,1BA | $2.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairfax, Kansas City, KS
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Kansas City, KS for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Fairfax Neighborhood in Kansas City, KS
Walk Score®
12 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
32 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
21 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 $1,417.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfax?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfax is Pickwick Plaza which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in Fairfax costs $2,314.
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 140 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 $262 which is $2,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfax.
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