Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (16 Rentals)

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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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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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Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

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 The Roosevelt priced from $714. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$714
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$860
Annex on the SquareCurrent 60%Studio,1BA$887
Geneva Tower1 Bedroom 0011BR,1BA$888

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Area, IA

As of January 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Area area is the $0.97 price per square foot 219 3rd Ave SW Model at 219 3rd Ave SW, Unit 219 3rd Ave SW Apt B in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Southwest Area apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated Model at Oak Hill Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.16 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
219 3rd Ave SW, Unit 219 3rd Ave SW Apt B219 3rd Ave SW2BR,2BA$0.97
Oak Hill Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Renovated2BR,2BA$1.16
The Retreat on 6thVilla3BR,1.5BA$1.23
Cedar Rapids BrickstoneTwo Bed2BR,2BA$1.02
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
Sinclair on 16thLayout 2A2BR,1BA$1.65
Stone Ridge Apartments & Townhomes1br, 1ba1BR,1BA$1.43
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Annex on the SquareCurrent 60%Studio ,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Area Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Area?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Area is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Area?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Area is The Roosevelt which is listed at $714, while the average apartment in Southwest Area costs $1,510.

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southwest Area?

Cheap apartments in Southwest Area have an average cost of $356 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Area.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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