
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA (32 Rentals)


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Cedar River Tower Apartments

Southview Apartments

Raintree Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments
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Ashton Flats

Village

Union at Wiley

16th Avenue Apartments

Edgewood

Ellis Urban Lofts
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Northview Apartments

Dows Building

Anderson Green I

Goldfinch Meadows

1825 Caleb Ct

8 Jaro Wy

233 Harnett St NW

Stone Creek
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Kingston Village Apartments

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

Villas at Stoney Point

Anderson Greene I

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

Miller Avenue Estates

The Avenue
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Fairfax, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairfax?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Studio Apartments | $901 | $740 | $1,045 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $861 | $560 | $1,375 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,090 | $455 | $2,325 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,313 | $425 | $2,477 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,550 | $2,117 |
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Largest Available Fairfax and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, IA is found at Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes in the Young's Hill neighborhood and is 728 square feet priced from $1,300. Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 636 square feet and currently listed start at $605. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 728 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock large 1 bedroom | 636 Sq Ft | $605 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 625 Sq Ft | $740 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 510 Sq Ft | $580 |
| Village | 1 Bedroom | 50 Sq Ft | $635 |
Cheapest Available Fairfax and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 16, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, IA is the Shamrock small 1 bedroom Model starting from $560 at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 1 Bedroom is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model at Goldfinch Meadows starting at $580 in the Cedar Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $861. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | $560 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | $580 |
| Village | 1 Bedroom | $635 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $740 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | $1,300 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $861.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 728 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes.
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