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1020 N 5th Ave

2639 Westwinds Dr

726 E 8th St N

310 W Jefferson St

1022 1st Ave W
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107 S 6th St

719 Westwinds Dr

734 Westwinds Dr

728 Westwinds Dr

2620 Westwinds Dr

1317 B Ave W
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Cedar?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,427 | $975 | $2,750 |
| Cedar 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,807 | $995 | $2,950 |
| Cedar 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,400 | $2,200 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Cedar Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Next Level Apartments - Easton Village in the Easton Park neighborhood priced from $695. 110 N Maple St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Next Level Apartments - Easton Village | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Foxwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $718 |
| Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar, IA and Nearby
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3 bed 2 bath Model at Sunset Terrace in the in the Easton Park neighborhood starting from $1,220. The second greatest value Cedar apartment is the 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry Model at Linden West starting at $1,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Easton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Terrace | 3 bed 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Linden West | 2 bed 2 bath w/out laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| THE ARBORS APARTMENTS | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Linden East Apartments | Two Bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Southtown Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Northern Plains by Kading | Cottage - 2 | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Hotel Maytag Apartments | 1 bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| 110 N Maple St | 2-bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Tisdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Cedar?
There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Cedar, IA with pricing that ranges from $470 to $3,279. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cedar ranging from $765 to $5,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cedar?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cedar ranges from $765 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,302.
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