Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cedar Falls Neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA from $300 (34 Rentals)

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2007 College St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2007 College St

2007 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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1404 Main St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1404 Main St

1404 Main StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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804 W 18th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

804 W 18th St

804 W 18th StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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1804 College St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1804 College St

1804 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613
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2020 College St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2020 College St

2020 College StCedar Falls, IA 50613
Student Housing
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Cheapest Available Downtown Cedar Falls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cedar Falls area of Cedar Falls, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill priced from $350. Elmcrest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Falls apartments for rent in Cedar Falls, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College Hill4 Bed 1 Bath Apartment4BR,1BA$350
Elmcrest2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$950
Zion FlatsTop Floor Unit1BR,1BA$1,390
State Street RiverfrontLofted Studio1BR,1BA$1,460

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Falls, IA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Falls area is the $0.97 price per square foot 1003 Bluff St Model at 1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Falls apartment is the Lofted Studio Model at State Street Riverfront starting at $1,460 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cedar Falls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1003 Bluff St, Unit 1003 Bluff St1003 Bluff St4BR,2BA$0.97
State Street RiverfrontLofted Studio1BR,1BA$1.72
2116 Olive St2116 Olive St1BR,1BA$0.95
Elmcrest2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.38
Zion FlatsTop Floor Unit1BR,1BA$2.22
Residences on College Hill1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cedar Falls Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cedar Falls Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cedar Falls Apartment is $895 at Residences on College Hill.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Cedar Falls Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Cedar Falls is starting from $950 at Elmcrest.

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