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$615 - $1,2991 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 4
Cedar Rapids Brickstone
627 6th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (12 Rentals)
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$635 - $7351 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Village
25-85 Aossey Ln SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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$715 - $9451 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 14
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones
1150 6th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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C Street Townhomes
2211 C St SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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$740 - $1,065Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 28
Cedar River Tower Apartments
100 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Julie Ann Square Apartments
1500 E Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Kingston Village Apartments
600 2nd St SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Westgate Apartments
802-816 15th Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Southern Valley (VIDEO!)
1628 L St SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Westhill Apartments
1610 Seminole Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Aossey Place (Video) SW
16-86 Aossey Ln SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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906 C Ave NW
906 C Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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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 | $1,054 | $615 | $1,375 |
| Southwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,332 | $675 | $1,995 |
| Southwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,418 | $1,260 | $1,765 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Area Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Area Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest 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 Southwest 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 |
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom MKT061 | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $936 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Area, IA
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Area area is the $0.84 price per square foot 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome Model at C Street Townhomes in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Southwest Area apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Roosevelt starting at $936 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Area apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| The Roosevelt | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| NewBo Lofts | Layout 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Annex on the Square | Current 60% | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
| Geneva Tower | 1 Bedroom B-001 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $11.25 |
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Best Local Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Wilson Elementary School
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (320)
2 out of 10
Thomas Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1543)
1 out of 10
Wilson Middle School
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (395)
2 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Area Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Area?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Area is Village which is listed at $635, while the average apartment in Southwest Area costs $1,324.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 49 regular apartments in Southwest Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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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.
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