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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

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

233 Harnett St NW

233 Harnett St NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Westcove North
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcove North

3507 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Anderson Green I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Green I

69 Miller Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Kimberly Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kimberly Square

3525 E Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Westcove
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westcove

3615 Queen Dr SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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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
117-129 Harbet Ave NWTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Union at Wiley1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Raintree Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Alexandra ApartmentsKeystone2BR,1BA$899
Campus View and Kirkwood CourtKirkwood Court 2 Bedroom - Standard - Joint Lease2BR,1BA$900
Westcove2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Kimberly Square2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairfax, IA and Nearby

As of September 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairfax area is the $0.95 price per square foot 4x2 1 Model at Miller Avenue Estates in the in the Lincolnway Village neighborhood starting from $1,090. The second greatest value Fairfax apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Raintree Apartments starting at $1,100 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village 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.
Miller Avenue Estates4x2 14BR,2BA$0.95
Raintree Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.97
Ashton FlatsThe Benton2BR,1BA$1.07
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
Kimberly Square2bed/1bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Westcove2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.01
Alexandra ApartmentsKeystone2BR,1BA$1.08
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

26 / 100

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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 $715 at Apache Park.

What is the most affordable Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fairfax Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raintree Apartments and starts from $1,100.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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