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

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Shockoe Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Center

1900 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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101 Poe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

101 Poe St

101 Poe StRichmond, VA 23222
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Market Slip
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Market Slip

2 S 17th StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Rosa
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Rosa

744 N 2nd StRichmond, VA 23219
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501-503 E Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

501-503 E Main St

501-503 E Main StRichmond, VA 23219
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The Dill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Dill Building

2020 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Ashley Oaks Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley Oaks Apartments

1400 Jennie Scher RdRichmond, VA 23231
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The Hill Building
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hill Building

114 Virginia StRichmond, VA 23219
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Shockoe Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shockoe Commons

1209-1211 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1820 E Broad St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1820 E Broad St

1820 E Broad StRichmond, VA 23223
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Bobber at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bobber at The Masonry

2001 E Franklin StRichmond, VA 23223
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Engine at The Masonry
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Engine at The Masonry

2026 E Main StRichmond, VA 23223
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1407 E Cary Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1407 E Cary Street

1407-1411 E Cary StRichmond, VA 23219
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Fairfield, Richmond, VA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fairfield, VA

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Attain Shockoe1 Bed / 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Kings Point Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$990
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The OliverThe Virginia1BR,1BA$999
Pointe at River CityGold2BR,1BA$1,014
The MasonryOld Stone Row 1x1, Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1,020
The Edison ApartmentsSXDStudio,1BA$1,026
Cedar BroadA2b1BR,1BA$1,045
Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond!2BR/1.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cutters RidgeThree Bedroom, Three Bathroom3BR,3BA$1.25
Lofts and Upper Lofts at Canal WalkCanal 236 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.94
The HudsonThe Belvidere2BR,1BA$1.26
Flats at 25thAltitude2BR,2BA$1.44
Charming 2 bedroom in Northside Richmond!2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.18
Mallard GreensTWO BEDROOMS JUST FOR YOU!! AVAILABLE NOW - WH...2BR,1BA$1.33
Charming apartment in the heart of Richmond!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Pointe at River CityDiamond2BR,1BA$1.33
1407 E Cary Street1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.47
1527 Mechanicsville Tpke, Unit 31527 Mechanicsville Tpke1BR,1BA$1.17

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairfield, Richmond, VA

Ranked #38

Among neighborhoods in Richmond, VA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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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