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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Cedar Rapids, IA area range in price from $425 to $5,455 with an overall median price of $1,337. The three Cedar Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cedar Hills at $555, Grande Avenue at $535, and Lincolnway Village at $425. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cedar Rapids Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cedar Hills$1,125$55540
Grande Avenue$1,272$53532
Lincolnway Village$1,276$42511
Oakhill Jackson$1,295$47080
Southwest Area$1,330$47069
Young's Hill$1,330$47077
Taylor$1,340$47036
Wellington Heights$1,340$47086
Downtown Cedar Rapids$1,350$47073
Usher's Ferry Historic Village$1,350$47089

Cheapest Available Cedar Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Grand View Apartments priced from $440. Wedgewood Apartments in the Kenwood Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $445. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$440
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$445
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$495
The Pointe at Cedar RapidsStonewood 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$543
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$545
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$555
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Woodcrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$600
The GardensOG 1br1BR,1BA$625
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA

As of July 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Rapids area is the $0.73 price per square foot 102 14th St Model at 102 14th St, Unit 0 in the starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Cedar Rapids apartment is the 2 Bedroom Flats Model at Regal Townhomes starting at $850 with a $0.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
102 14th St, Unit 0102 14th St3BR,1BA$0.73
Regal Townhomes2 Bedroom Flats2BR,1BA$0.83
St. Andrews Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.95
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
102 Oak St, Unit #4102 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.85
Country Club View2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.88
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.91
Cedar Ridge Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91
Grand View Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.82
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.95

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Cedar Rapids Overview

Interested in an apartment in Cedar Rapids? There are plenty of worthy apartments to choose from in this beautiful mid-western city. Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa so you’ll find plenty to do and a vast employment landscape to explore. The scenic Cedar River cuts through the city, adding natural intrigue and character to its surroundings.

Why live in Cedar Rapids, IA?

If you decide on one of the many Cedar Rapids apartments available, you’ll have a desirable place to call home. The city features an attractive downtown area, has a low cost of living compared to other US cities and is rich in culture and arts. The city features an art museum and a symphony. Your new home will be the perfect place to stay active whether you like to walk, jog, play tennis or bike. You’ll also be only a short drive from rural living whenever you need a break.

Cedar Rapids, IA
Population: 133,174

Ranked #209

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Cedar Rapids, IA

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

23 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Rapids Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Rapids is under $625.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in Cedar Rapids is Grand View Apartments which is listed at $440, while the average apartment in Cedar Rapids costs $1,337.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Rapids?

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 336 regular apartments in Cedar Rapids 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 Rapids?

Cheap apartments in Cedar Rapids have an average cost of $510 which is $827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Rapids.

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