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property at 390 30th St SE

$1,395

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$1,395

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

390 30th St SE

Cedar RapidsIA52403

Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA

Pricing Updated: 06/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Cedar Rapids, IA area range in price from $900 to $2,800 with an overall median price of $2,370. The three Cedar Rapids neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kenwood Park at $900, Mound View at $1,500, and Cedar Hills at $1,650. 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
Kenwood Park$1,625$9003
Mound View$1,625$1,5002
Cedar Hills$1,650$1,6501
Taylor$1,675$1,6001
Usher's Ferry Historic Village$2,750$9504
Wellington Heights$2,750$1,3955
Downtown Cedar Rapids$2,799$1,5005
Grande Avenue$2,799$1,5002
Northwest Area$2,799$1,5005
Southwest Area$2,799$1,6001

Cheapest Available Cedar Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Azure Apartments priced from $500. Country Club View in the Wellington Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Rapids apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$500
Country Club View1 BR/ BA1BR,1BA$525
Shamrock ApartmentsShamrock small 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$560
Goldfinch Meadows1 BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$580
Wedgewood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Rapids area is the $1.03 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 2535 Ellis View Ct NW in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Cedar Rapids apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Asbury Court starting at $795 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Mound View neighborhood. 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.
2535 Ellis View Ct NW2x12BR,1BA$1.03
Asbury Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
102 Oak St, Unit #4102 Oak St2BR,1BA$0.88
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Country Club View2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Shamrock ApartmentsArrowridge small 2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
3265 8th St, Unit #43265 8th St2BR,1BA$1.00
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Azure Apartments1bd1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cedar Rapids

What type of rentals are currently available in Cedar Rapids?

There are currently 331 Apartments for Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $2,477. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cedar Rapids ranging from $900 to $3,600.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cedar Rapids ranges from $900 to $3,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,982.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cedar Rapids range from $425 to $2,477, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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