
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $300 (63 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Area area of Cedar Rapids.


Forest Ridge Apartments

Dows Building

C Street Townhomes

Cedar Rapids Brickstone

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Windsor on the River

Five Seasons Apartments

Northview Apartments

The Malory Apartments
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The Roosevelt

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE

Ellis Urban Lofts

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

2535 Ellis View Ct NW

Apache Park

Commonwealth

Ashton Flats

245 Kingston Cedar Rapids
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2737 E Ave NW

Oak Hill Apartments

Westgate Apartments

Cedar River Bluffs Apartments

1427 Center Point Rd NE

NewBo Lofts

Sinclair on 16th

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

Creekside

Windsor Manor North Apartments
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318 18th St NE

Cedar Terrace Apartments

Julie Ann Square Apartments

Kingston Village Apartments

Apartments of Oakland Rd

Westgate Apartments

Southern Valley (VIDEO!)

Westhill Apartments

2206-3220 Kenrich Drive SW

Aossey Place (Video) SW
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Crestwood Ridge Apartments

OakLee Apartment Homes

1810 A Ave NE

North Ridge

1716 D Ave NE

906 C Ave NW

The Gardens

Valley High

3200-3201 G Ave NW

806 2nd Ave SW
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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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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Area Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Area area of Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village priced from $635. C Street Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Northwest Area apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
| C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
| Five Seasons Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $853 |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom MKT061 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio,1BA | $887 |
| 1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $925 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Apache Park | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Area, IA
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Area area is the $1.28 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Northwest Area apartment is the Layout 2C Model at NewBo Lofts starting at $1,795 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar River Bluffs Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| NewBo Lofts | Layout 2C | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 2535 Ellis View Ct NW | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Commonwealth | 2BR 2 Bedroom 50% | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes | 1br, 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
| Five Seasons Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
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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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Lifestyle Ratings
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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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