
Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA (79 Rentals)


Cedar River Tower Apartments

The Retreat on 6th

Loftus Apartments

The Roosevelt

Sinclair on 16th

245 Kingston Cedar Rapids

Oak Hill Apartments

NewBo Ivy

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes
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Cedar Rapids Brickstone

NewBo Lofts

Ashton Flats

C Street Townhomes

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

Village

16th Avenue Apartments

Pullman Lofts

Cornerstone Place

Dows Building
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Ellis Urban Lofts

3-5 26th Ave SW, Unit 3

922 9th St SE

2404 Wisconsin St SW

1620 14th Ave SE

Bottleworks Loft Condos

Rock Ridge Condominiums

906 C Ave NW

147 20th Ave SW

173-177 16th Ave SW
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3016 SW Woodland Dr

117 Rapids Ave SW

Southern Valley (VIDEO!)

102 16th Ave SW

R.E. Schorg Manor

Hawthorne Hills Apartment

1119 3rd St SW

Fulton Lofts

401 7th Ave SW

914 7th St SW
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NewBo Station

The Depot- Phase II

Water Tower Place

The Chelsea

6th Street Commons

The Redstone

508 3rd Ave SW

Village Lofts

Historic Sokol Building

151 Lofts
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Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Area Studio Apartments | $1,014 | $740 | $1,395 |
| Southwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,083 | $615 | $1,500 |
| Southwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $675 | $1,995 |
| Southwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,260 | $1,765 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in Southwest Area?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,345 | $1,345 | $1,345 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,050 | $1,700 | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Ranked #8
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Wilson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Wilson Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Area
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Area area of Cedar Rapids, IA?
As of today, July 26, 2026, there are currently 79 available Southwest Area apartments priced from $615 to $1,995, with an average monthly rent of $1,156.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Area Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Area ranges from $615 to $1,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,083.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Area cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Area range from $675 to $1,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,332.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide
Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.