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Cedar Falls, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Falls, IA

Pricing Updated: 05/02/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Cedar Falls$1,800$1,05010

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 $375. 1106-1110 Kent Circle in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Falls apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences on College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$375
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedOne bedroom beautifully updated1BR,1BA$845
Park @ Nine23A11BR,1BA$850
University ManorLuxary Studio (June '25)Studio,1BA$888

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Falls area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2109 Walnut St Model at 2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Cedar Falls apartment is the 1912 Waterloo Rd Model at 1912 Waterloo Rd starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower2109 Walnut St4BR,2BA$1.15
1912 Waterloo Rd1912 Waterloo Rd2BR,1BA$1.08
2307 Washington St, Unit Luxury - 7 blocks U.N.I.2307 Washington St1BR,1BA$0.77
Kinsale CondominiumsTwo Bedroom w/ Garage2BR,1BA$1.00
Gold Falls Villa Apartments2 BR/ 1 Bath - Furnished2BR,1BA$1.56
4th Street Manor4th St 2 Bed/ 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsFurnished 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.56
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & UnfurnishedBeautiful furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment ...1BR,1BA$1.49
Residences on College Hill1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.59
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Falls

What type of rentals are currently available in Cedar Falls?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA with pricing that ranges from $375 to $3,433. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cedar Falls ranging from $875 to $3,433.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cedar Falls?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cedar Falls ranges from $875 to $3,433 with an average monthly rent of $1,736.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cedar Falls?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cedar Falls range from $1,100 to $1,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $875 to $2,175. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $375.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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