Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $300 (54 Rentals)

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317 8th St SE

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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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The Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Gardens

1300-1500 Oakland Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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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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Westhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westhill Apartments

1610 Seminole Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Valley High
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valley High

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

906 C Ave NW

906 C Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Geneva Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Tower

310 5th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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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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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 Studio unit found at The Gardens priced from $580. Apache Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Northwest Area apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The GardensOG EFFStudio,1BA$580
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$640
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
1716 D Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$725
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$725
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$738
Windsor on the RiverWND1x1C1BR,1BA$765
Geneva TowerStudio 061Studio,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Area, IA

As of October 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Area area is the $1.05 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Cedar River Bluffs Apartments in the in the Usher's Ferry Historic Village neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Northwest Area apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Westgate Apartments starting at $975 with a $1.08 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.
Cedar River Bluffs Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Westgate ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.08
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
The Malory Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.01
North Ridge2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.91
126 21st Ave SW, Unit 2126 21st Ave SW2BR,1BA$0.99
1716 D Ave NE2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.04
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.06
Apache Park1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Northwest Area Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Area Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Area?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Area is at The Gardens listed at $580.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Area Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Area Apartment is $595 at Apache Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Area Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Area is starting from $715 at Apache Park.

What is the most affordable Northwest Area Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Area Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Forest Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,295.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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