
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA (55 Rentals)


The Retreat on 6th

Loftus Apartments

The Roosevelt

Sinclair on 16th

Oak Hill Apartments

NewBo Ivy

Cedar Rapids Brickstone

Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes

NewBo Lofts
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Ashton Flats

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

16th Avenue Apartments

Dows Building

Ellis Urban Lofts

Southern Valley (VIDEO!)

Village Lofts

914 7th St SW

Historic Sokol Building

The Chelsea
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The Redstone

511-513 C Ave NW

518 B Ave NW

NewBo Station

1233-1237 3rd Ave SE

508 3rd Ave SW

Hawthorne Hills Apartment

147 20th Ave SW

102 16th Ave SW

The Depot- Phase II
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401 7th Ave SW

Fulton Lofts

117 Rapids Ave SW

6th Street Commons

605 1st Ave SW

The Meadows

151 Lofts

173-177 16th Ave SW

1340 1st Ave NW

1541 5th Ave SE
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Westgate Apartments

Julie Ann Square Apartments

Kingston Village Apartments

Grand Vision on 33rd

Annex on the Square

Geneva Tower

The Metropolitan - Floors 1-3

Coventry Lofts

The 329 Building

Riverview Condos
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 | $1,195 | $740 | $1,395 |
Southwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,158 | $695 | $1,375 |
| Southwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $475 | $1,850 |
| Southwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,271 | $770 | $1,765 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Area Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Largest Available Southwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom B-001 | 500 Sq Ft | $885 |
Cheapest Available Southwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom MKT061 | $885 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Ranked #7
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 1 Bedroom Southwest Area Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Southwest Area with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Southwest Area is at Geneva Tower listed at $885.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Southwest Area Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Southwest Area is a 500 square feet unit starting from $885 at Geneva Tower.
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