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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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233 Harnett St NW
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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1712 A Ave NE

Cedar RapidsIA52402
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcove North

3507 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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property at 1806 M St SW

1806 M St SW

Cedar RapidsIA52404
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Fairfax, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairfax Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fairfax, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Shamrock Apartments in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood priced from $555. Apache Park in the Young's Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fairfax apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Southview ApartmentsSouthview 1 bedroom Classic1BR,1BA$625
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$689
3200-3201 G Ave NW1 BR / 1 BA W Office2BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA and Nearby

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2 BR 2 BA Model at Westdale Meadows in the starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the The Benton Model at Ashton Flats starting at $1,095 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairfax apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westdale Meadows2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.02
Ashton FlatsThe Benton2BR,1BA$1.07
Cypress Pointe2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Crestwood Ridge Apartments2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$0.76
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
Northview Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Pheasant Run ApartmentsThe Hummingbird1BR,1BA$1.02
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
3200-3201 G Ave NW1 BR / 1 BA W Office2BR,1BA$1.05
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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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 Cheap Fairfax Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fairfax Apartment is $555 at Shamrock Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fairfax Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fairfax is starting from $689 at Crestwood Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Crestwood Ridge Apartments and starts from $829.

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