
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI from $400 (18 Rentals)
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Parkside Commons Senior Apartments

3812 W Villard Ave

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Woodale Crossing

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Fairfield, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfield?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Fairfield Studio Apartments | $1,566 | $786 | $2,998 |
Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,710 | $482 | $3,583 |
Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,078 | $577 | $6,502 |
Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $1,109 | $4,496 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI.
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Parkside Commons Senior Apartments priced from $698. Woodale Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $786. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $698 |
Woodale Crossing | Studio | Studio,1BA | $786 |
Sycamore Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Glen Courts Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments | 21F-60 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, WI
As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Bay Village Townhomes in the in the Estabrook Park neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Townshend Model at The Bevy starting at $2,109 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Far Northwest Side 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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Bay Village Townhomes | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
The Bevy | Townshend | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Presidio Square Apartments LLC | 1B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Aspenwood Glen Senior Apartments | 2B 60-TC118 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Parkside Commons Senior Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Coventry | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1B1B) | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Algonquin Manor | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
Woodale Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Glen Courts Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Sycamore Place | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairfield, Milwaukee, WI
Ranked #60
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Fairfield Neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
48 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairfield Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairfield is under $1,425.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Parkside Commons Senior Apartments which is listed at $698, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $2,881.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairfield?
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 24 regular apartments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield?
Cheap apartments in Fairfield have an average cost of $193 which is $2,688 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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