
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA from $535 (21 Rentals)


814 3rd Ave SE, Unit 3

Village

401 7th Ave SW

419 A Ave N.W UNIT # 1, Unit Cedar View

317 8th St SE

Harris Oak Hill Apartments

1427 2nd Ave SE

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones
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The Roosevelt
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Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Cedar Rapids Studio Apartments | $958 | $690 | $1,395 |
Downtown Cedar Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,102 | $535 | $1,479 |
Downtown Cedar Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Cedar Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $945 | $1,785 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cedar Rapids is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids is 1810 A Ave NE which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids costs $1,257.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Cedar Rapids that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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