Cheap New Apartments for Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA from $300 (25 Rentals)

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Vive Senior Apartments
$999 - $1,372
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$999 - $1,372

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Built in 20241 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Vive Senior Apartments

925 Kirkwood Pky SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Crestwood Ridge Apartments
Built in 20181 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

1200 Edgewood Rd NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Center Point
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Point

1415 Center Point RdCedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Commons on 1st
Built in 2019Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commons on 1st

1420 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Annex on the Square
Built in 2024Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex on the Square

501 4th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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The Avenue
Built in 20191 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Avenue

5200 16th AveCedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • Utilities Included

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Blairs Ferry
Built in 20171 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Blairs Ferry

830 Blairs Ferry RdMarion, IA 52302
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Tulip Tree Apartments
Built in 20242 Bedroom Apartments

Tulip Tree Apartments

728 Oakbrook DrMarion, IA 52302
Senior Living
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Broad + Main on 7th
Built in 2022Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Broad + Main on 7th

1107 7th AveMarion, IA 52302
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Marion Lofts
Built in 20211 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marion Lofts

2274 5th AveMarion, IA 52302

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Rapids Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Cedar Rapids is Azure Apartments which is listed at $500, while the average apartment in Cedar Rapids costs $1,341.

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 39 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 $278 which is $1,063 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Rapids.

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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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.