
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA from $500 (45 Rentals)
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Attain Shockoe

The Masonry

Jefferson Townhouses

925 N 20th St

Townsend Square

Kings Point Apartments

210 E Grace St

The Oliver

The Edison Apartments

Pointe at River City

927 N 20th St

2420 Barton Ave

Glenwood Ridge Apartments

Miller Lofts @ Plant Zero

Smokehouse Lofts

Carter Woods - 62 + Better Senior Community

Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!

Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond!
Fairfield, Richmond, VA 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 | $1,262 | $866 | $2,267 |
Fairfield 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $700 | $4,597 |
Fairfield 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $939 | $5,935 |
Fairfield 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $879 | $3,694 |
Fairfield 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,144 | $769 | $1,520 |
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There are currently 45 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fairfield Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Fairfield, Richmond, VA Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfield, VA
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the Fairfield, VA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fairfield Apartments for rent:
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Cheapest Available Fairfield Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairfield area of Richmond, VA is a 1 Bed unit found at Attain Shockoe priced from $800. Kings Point Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Fairfield apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Attain Shockoe | 1 Bed / 1.0 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Kings Point Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
The Oliver | The Virginia | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Pointe at River City | Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,014 |
The Masonry | Old Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
The Edison Apartments | SXD | Studio,1BA | $1,026 |
Cedar Broad | A2b | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfield, VA
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfield area is the $1.25 price per square foot Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom Model at Cutters Ridge in the in the East neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fairfield apartment is the Canal 236 1 Bed Model at Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk starting at $1,223 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Richmond 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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Cutters Ridge | Three Bedroom, Three Bathroom | 3BR,3BA | $1.25 |
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal Walk | Canal 236 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
The Hudson | The Belvidere | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Flats at 25th | Altitude | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond! | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Mallard Greens | TWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH... | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond! | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Pointe at River City | Diamond | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
1407 E Cary Street | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 3 | 1527 Mechanicsville Tpke | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairfield, Richmond, VA
Ranked #38
Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Fairfield, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Best Local Schools in Fairfield, Richmond, VA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fairfield, Richmond, and the greater Richmond area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Fairfield Neighborhood in Richmond, VA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 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 $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairfield?
The cheapest apartment in Fairfield is Attain Shockoe which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fairfield costs $3,250.
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 5,513 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 $525 which is $2,725 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairfield.
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