Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cedar Falls Neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA from $300 (11 Rentals)

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1404 Main St
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1404 Main St

1404 Main StCedar Falls, IA 50613

Downtown Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls, IA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at University Manor priced from $770. Residences on College Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Falls apartments for rent in Cedar Falls, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Dec'25 and Jan' 26 )1BR,1BA$770
Residences on College Hill4 Bedroom Apartment Near UNI — Only $1,400/mo (...4BR,1BA$895
Elmcrest2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$950
River PlaceStudio @ 200 StateStudio,1BA$1,160
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls1-Bed A1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Falls, IA

As of December 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Falls area is the $0.85 price per square foot 317 Main St Model at 317 Main St, Unit 200 in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Falls apartment is the 122 Main St Model at 122 Main St, Unit 1 starting at $1,700 with a $1.06 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.
317 Main St, Unit 200317 Main St2BR,2BA$0.85
122 Main St, Unit 1122 Main St2BR,2BA$1.06
Residences on College Hill4 Bedroom Apartment Near UNI — Only $1,400/mo (...4BR,1BA$0.99
State Street RiverfrontLofted Studio1BR,1BA$1.72
124 Main St124 Main St1BR,1BA$1.73
Elmcrest2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.38
River PlaceStudio @ 200 StateStudio ,1BA$1.76
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Dec'25 and Jan' 26 )1BR,1BA$1.26
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls1-Bed A1BR,1BA$2.84

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cedar Falls Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Falls?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cedar Falls is University Manor which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Downtown Cedar Falls costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Cedar Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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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.