
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Ashton Flats

Village

1723 Bever Ave SE

1569 1st Ave SE, Unit #4

Cedar River Tower Apartments

The Roosevelt
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Cornerstone Place

Cedar Rapids Brickstone

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318 18th St NE

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1534 3rd Ave SE

Aossey Place (Video) SW

1810 A Ave NE
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906 C Ave NW

North Ridge

527 9th St SW

Cedar Crest Apartments

Chalet South

Geneva Tower
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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 | $975 | $448 | $1,395 |
| Downtown Cedar Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,128 | $470 | $1,457 |
| Downtown Cedar Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,385 | $475 | $2,460 |
| Downtown Cedar Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $638 | $2,680 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area of Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Roosevelt priced from $714. C Street Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Rapids apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $714 |
| C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
| 1810 A Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio,1BA | $887 |
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom 001 | 1BR,1BA | $888 |
| Cedar Rapids Brickstone | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $965 |
| Loftus Apartments | The Redmond SD (Level 5) | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Sinclair on 16th | Layout 1ADA | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area is the $0.97 price per square foot 219 3rd Ave SW Model at 219 3rd Ave SW, Unit 219 3rd Ave SW Apt B in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Rapids apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated Model at Oak Hill Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cedar Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 219 3rd Ave SW, Unit 219 3rd Ave SW Apt B | 219 3rd Ave SW | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Oak Hill Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Ashton Flats | The Benton 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Cedar Rapids Brickstone | Two Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 1810 A Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA
Taylor Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
McKinley Middle School
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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 $1,225.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids is The Roosevelt which is listed at $714, while the average apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids costs $1,530.
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 13 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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