
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA (53 Rentals)


302 Reynolds St

117 Railroad St

Rose Cottage Villas

Cedar River Tower Apartments

The Retreat on 6th

Jacolyn Corner Condos Apartments

Cypress Pointe

Westgate Apartments

Raintree Apartments
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Shamrock Apartments

Alexandra Apartments

Campus View and Kirkwood Court

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

Heartland Commons

Prairie Bend

Pheasant Run Apartments

The Malory Apartments

Village
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Union at Wiley

Cedar River Bluffs Townhomes

3200-3201 G Ave NW

Edgewood

Northview Apartments

Goldfinch Meadows

Anderson Green I

1228 O Ave Pl NE

310 8th Ave

200 8th Ave SW
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1620 14th Ave SE

457 2nd Ave SW

141 Clark Dr

143 Ellen Ln SW

655 35th St NE

2217 St Andrews Dr

80 I-80

145 Birch Ct

233 Harnett St NW

Cedar Terrace (Manufactured Home Community)
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Stone Creek

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

Westcove North

117-129 Harbet Ave NW

Valley High

Anderson Greene I

Westcove

Kingston Village Apartments

Sugar Creek Townhomes

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 | $882 | $740 | $1,045 |
| Fairfax 1 Bedroom Apartments | $875 | $466 | $1,375 |
| Fairfax 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,163 | $485 | $1,900 |
| Fairfax 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,452 | $640 | $2,585 |
| Fairfax 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,167 | $1,580 | $2,755 |
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Largest Available Fairfax and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, IA is found at Goldfinch Meadows in the Cedar Hills neighborhood and is 1,020 square feet priced from $780. Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 960 square feet and currently listed start at $1,525. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfinch Meadows | Medium 2 BR/ 1 BA | 1,020 Sq Ft | $780 |
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 960 Sq Ft | $1,525 |
| Prairie Bend | BaxterSig | 922 Sq Ft | $1,400 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 900 Sq Ft | $1,100 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 855 Sq Ft | $995 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 847 Sq Ft | $880 |
| Northview Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 830 Sq Ft | $925 |
| Village | 2 Bedroom | 50 Sq Ft | $675 |
Cheapest Available Fairfax and Nearby 2 Bedroom Apartments
As of July 31, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Fairfax, IA is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $675 at Village in the Young's Hill neighborhood. The second most affordable Fairfax 2 Bedroom is the Small 2 BR/ 1 BA Flat Model at Goldfinch Meadows starting at $765 in the Cedar Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Fairfax is currently $1,163. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Fairfax:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Village | 2 Bedroom | $675 |
| Goldfinch Meadows | Small 2 BR/ 1 BA Flat | $765 |
| The Malory Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | $880 |
| Northview Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | $925 |
| Union at Wiley | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $995 |
| Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | $1,100 |
| Prairie Bend | BaxterSig | $1,400 |
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | $1,525 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Fairfax Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is $1,163.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Fairfax is a 1,020 square feet unit starting from $780 at Goldfinch Meadows.
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