
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA (24 Rentals)


The Retreat on 6th

Raintree Apartments

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Southview Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments
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Pheasant Run Apartments

Ashton Flats

Anderson Greene I
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Northview Apartments

Anderson Green I

Goldfinch Meadows

605 4th St SW

1725 D Ave NE

1712 A Ave NE
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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 |
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Fairfax Studio Apartments | $725 | $705 | $745 |
Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $768 | $470 | $967 |
Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $450 | $2,418 |
Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $425 | $2,178 |
Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
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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 Pheasant Run Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood and is 814 square feet priced from $799. The Avenue has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 797 square feet and currently listed start at $925. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Pheasant Run Apartments | The Hummingbird | 814 Sq Ft | $799 |
The Avenue | The Boulevard | 797 Sq Ft | $925 |
Union at Wiley | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 685 Sq Ft | $850 |
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | Market Rate | 665 Sq Ft | $839 |
Southview Apartments | 1 Bed Classic Downstairs | 636 Sq Ft | $625 |
Cheapest Available Fairfax and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, IA is the Shamrock small 1 bedroom Model starting from $555 at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Apache Park starting at $595 in the Young's Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $768. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Fairfax:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Shamrock Apartments | Shamrock small 1 bedroom | $555 |
Apache Park | 1 Bedroom | $595 |
Southview Apartments | Southview 1 bedroom Classic | $625 |
Pheasant Run Apartments | The Hummingbird | $799 |
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | Market Rate | $839 |
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Getting Around Fairfax, IA
Walk Score®
13 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
26 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $768.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 814 square feet unit starting from $799 at Pheasant Run Apartments.
What is the average size for Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Fairfax is currently 350 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman
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