Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Gold Falls Villa Apartments

501 W 2nd St

University Manor

321 Clay St

2222 Walnut St

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished

Falls Edge Studios

Thunder Ridge Apartments

700 W Ridgeway Ave

804 W 18th St

1026 Ansborough Ave

1026 Ansborough Ave
Cedar Falls, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cedar Falls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Cedar Falls Studio Apartments | $897 | $795 | $1,095 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,008 | $295 | $1,750 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $525 | $2,100 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $915 | $1,625 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $295 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Falls, IA
Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025Current apartment rentals in the Cedar Falls, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cedar Falls Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Cedar Falls | $1,207 | $295 | 24 |
Cheapest Available Cedar Falls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Falls, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. 2610 College St - Cedar Falls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Falls apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences on College Hill | Private Bedroom in a 4BR Unit-Furnished Common ... | 4BR,1BA | $295 |
2610 College St - Cedar Falls | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (Sept '25 ) | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 2nd Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished | Brentwood Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
Falls Edge Studios | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $850 |
4th Street Manor | 2 Bedroom Apartment Available at 4th Street Man... | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA
As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Falls area is the $1.01 price per square foot 315 Main St Model at 315 Main St, Unit 200 in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Cedar Falls apartment is the 1003 Bluff St Model at 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St starting at $1,600 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Falls apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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315 Main St, Unit 200 | 315 Main St | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St | 1003 Bluff St | 4BR,2BA | $0.97 |
Pineview Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
620 W Seerley Blvd, Unit 1 | 620 W Seerley Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Whispering Meadows Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Residences on College Hill | Fully Furnished 4 BR/1 Bath Apartment! | 4BR,1BA | $1.11 |
2222 Walnut St, Unit #1 | 2222 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
321 Clay St, Unit 3 | 321 Clay St | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
4th Street Manor | 2 Bedroom Apartment Available at 4th Street Man... | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Cedar Falls, IA
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Getting Around Cedar Falls, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Falls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Falls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Falls is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Falls?
The cheapest apartment in Cedar Falls is Residences on College Hill which is listed at $295, while the average apartment in Cedar Falls costs $1,207.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Falls?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Cedar Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cedar Falls?
Cheap apartments in Cedar Falls have an average cost of $297 which is $910 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Falls.
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