
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA (34 Rentals)


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Cedar River Tower Apartments

Raintree Apartments

Shamrock Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes
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Pheasant Run Apartments

The Avenue

Union at Wiley

Village

16th Avenue Apartments

3212 Wilson Ave SW

Dows Building

Edgewood
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Ellis Urban Lofts

Northview Apartments

Goldfinch Meadows

Anderson Greene I

980 Eisenhower Rd

140 21st Ave SW

1725 D Ave NE

2622 2nd Ave SE
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233 Harnett St NW

Stone Creek

Southview Apartments

Valley High

Kingston Village Apartments

Anderson Greene II

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

Villas at Stoney Point
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Crestwood Ridge Apartments

Miller Avenue Estates
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 | $1,017 | $740 | $1,075 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $965 | $560 | $1,800 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,285 | $485 | $2,794 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $875 | $2,652 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $1,688 | $2,140 |
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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 The Avenue in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood and is 797 square feet priced from $1,070. Anderson Greene II in the Lincolnway Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 645 square feet and currently listed start at $892. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue | Boulevard | 797 Sq Ft | $1,070 |
| Anderson Greene II | 1 Bedroom | 645 Sq Ft | $892 |
| Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock large 1 bedroom | 636 Sq Ft | $605 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 625 Sq Ft | $755 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | 1 BR/ 1 BA | 510 Sq Ft | $580 |
| Village | 1 Bedroom | 50 Sq Ft | $765 |
Cheapest Available Fairfax and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 15, 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 $965. 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 |
| Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $755 |
| Village | 1 Bedroom | $765 |
| Anderson Greene II | 1 Bedroom | $892 |
| The Avenue | Boulevard | $1,070 |
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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 $965.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 797 square feet unit starting from $1,070 at The Avenue.
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