Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wellington Heights Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA from $300 (50 Rentals)

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Cedars Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars Apartments

2030 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Senior Living
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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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Flagstone Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Flagstone Apartments

300 31st 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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34th St Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

34th St Apartments

1651 34th St SECedar Rapids, IA 52403
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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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Oakridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakridge Apartments

1520 Oak Ridge Ln SECedar Rapids, IA 52403
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OakLee Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

OakLee Apartment Homes

1311-1317 Oakland Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Corporate Housing
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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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1716 D Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1716 D Ave NE

1716 D Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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North Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Ridge

1820 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
Corporate Housing
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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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Chalet South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet South

210 19th St NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Geneva Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Geneva Tower

310 5th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Trail Ridge NE
2 Bedroom Apartments

Trail Ridge NE

1601-1611 Center Point Rd NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Center Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Center Point

1415 Center Point RdCedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Annex on the Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annex on the Square

501 4th Ave SECedar Rapids, IA 52401
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Commons on 1st
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commons on 1st

1420 1st Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Shamrock
3 Bedroom Apartments

Shamrock

606 2nd Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404

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Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wellington Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wellington Heights area of Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Country Club View priced from $525. Forest Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $640. Here are the most affordable Wellington Heights apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club View1 BR/ BA1BR,1BA$525
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$640
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
Continental Terrace IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Five Seasons Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Asbury Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$795
The Roosevelt2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$870
Geneva Tower1 Bedroom MKT0611BR,1BA$885
Annex on the SquareCurrent 60%Studio,1BA$887
1310-1320 Wenig Rd NE2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wellington Heights, IA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wellington Heights area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Roosevelt in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $870. The second greatest value Wellington Heights apartment is the Layout 2C Model at NewBo Lofts starting at $1,795 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wellington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Roosevelt2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.76
NewBo LoftsLayout 2C2BR,2BA$1.59
245 Kingston Cedar Rapids2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.55
Asbury Court2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.86
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
Country Club View2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.79
Annex on the SquareCurrent 60%Studio ,1BA$1.43
Forest Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.10
Continental Terrace IIOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Five Seasons Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wellington Heights, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States 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 searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wellington Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wellington Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wellington Heights is under $925.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wellington Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Wellington Heights is Country Club View which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Wellington Heights costs $1,350.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wellington Heights?

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 3 regular apartments in Wellington Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.