Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $300 (61 Rentals)

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Creekside
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside

2939-3009 12th Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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318 18th St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

318 18th St NE

318 18th St NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Apartments of Oakland Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments of Oakland Rd

1112 Oakland Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Westgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

802-816 15th Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Westhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westhill Apartments

1610 Seminole Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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The Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens

1300-1500 Oakland Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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OakLee Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OakLee Apartment Homes

1311-1317 Oakland Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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1810 A Ave NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

1810 A Ave NE

1810 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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North Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Ridge

1820 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Corporate Housing
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1716 D Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1716 D Ave NE

1716 D Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

1715-1735 Edgewood RdCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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906 C Ave NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

906 C Ave NW

906 C Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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3200-3201 G Ave NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

3200-3201 G Ave NW

3200-3201 G Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

1100 O Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Chalet South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet South

210 19th St NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Geneva Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Tower

310 5th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
Senior Living
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Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

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 Apache Park priced from $595. Forest Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Northwest Area apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$640
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
Five Seasons Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Geneva TowerStudio 061Studio,1BA$798
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$803
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$865
Annex on the SquareCurrent 60%Studio,1BA$887
1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$925
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Area, IA

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Area area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated Model at Oak Hill Apartments in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Northwest Area apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones starting at $960 with a $0.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Hill Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated2BR,2BA$1.16
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.91
Commonwealth2BR 2 Bedroom 50%2BR,2BA$1.12
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.02
Windsor on the RiverWND1x1I1BR,1BA$1.20
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Cedar Rapids, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Apache Park which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Northwest Area costs $1,430.

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 6 regular apartments in Northwest Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.