
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $635 (40 Rentals)


Forest Ridge Apartments

Dows Building

Cedar Rapids Brickstone

Windsor on the River

Five Seasons Apartments

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Northview Apartments
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Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

The Roosevelt

Ellis Urban Lofts

Pullman Lofts - Downtown Cedar Rapids. Parking and Utilities Included!

Ashton Flats

2737 E Ave NW

Oak Hill Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments
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1427 Center Point Rd NE

NewBo Lofts

Sinclair on 16th

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Windsor Manor North Apartments

318 18th St NE

Julie Ann Square Apartments

Kingston Village Apartments
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Apartments of Oakland Rd

Creekside

Westgate Apartments

Southern Valley (VIDEO!)

Cedar Terrace Apartments

OakLee Apartment Homes

1810 A Ave NE

Valley High
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Chalet South

Cedar Crest Apartments

Geneva Tower

Annex on the Square

Village Lofts

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

Coventry Lofts

Depot Building C Luxury Rentals
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Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Area Studio Apartments | $1,065 | $740 | $1,395 |
Northwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,071 | $635 | $1,395 |
| Northwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,181 | $675 | $1,850 |
| Northwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,330 | $770 | $1,765 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Ranked #4
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Harrison Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Roosevelt Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Area?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Area is Village which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Northwest Area costs $1,350.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Area?
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 4 regular apartments in Northwest Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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