Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

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 Harris Oak Hill Apartments priced from $695. Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $710. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Rapids apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harris Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Restricted1BR,1BA$695
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$710
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area is the $1.07 price per square foot 1 Bed 1 Bath Model at Coventry Lofts in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Rapids apartment is the The Benton Model at Ashton Flats starting at $1,095 with a $1.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coventry Lofts1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Ashton FlatsThe Benton2BR,1BA$1.07
Harris Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.91
NewBo LoftsLayout 1ADA1BR,1BA$1.74
Sinclair on 16thLayout 1A1BR,1BA$1.76
NewBo Ivy1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
1716 D Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.07
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cedar Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA with pricing that ranges from $470 to $2,150. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cedar Rapids ranging from $650 to $2,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Cedar Rapids ranges from $650 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,252.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Cedar Rapids range from $945 to $1,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $975 to $1,650. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,155 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,255.

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