
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Cedar Rapids, NE from $546 (38 Rentals)
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Oak Park Apartments

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Erin Apartments

LongLeaf Apartments

Village at Kearney Apartments

Regency Heights

The Apartment Place

Kearney Apartment Homes
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East Park on Stuhr

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The Theatre District Flats

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The Warwick

theVUE

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208 E 5th St

603 S Washington St

210 N Phillips Ave

701 Washington St

535 Flats

125 Walnut Ave

Grandview Apartments

The Crystal on C Ave

409 N St
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Prairie View - Kearney

215 Jackson
Cedar Rapids, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cedar Rapids?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Studio Apartments | $1,091 | $820 | $1,249 |
| Cedar Rapids 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,305 | $700 | $2,095 |
| Cedar Rapids 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $546 | $2,545 |
| Cedar Rapids 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,571 | $950 | $2,495 |
| Cedar Rapids 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
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Cheapest Available Cedar Rapids Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Rapids, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Cedar Park Apartments priced from $546. Oak Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $580. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Rapids apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Apartments | Affordable (30%) - 2 Bed, 1 Bath (989 sq ft) | 2BR,1BA | $546 |
| Oak Park Apartments | Efficiency - Interior | Studio,1BA | $580 |
| The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Erin Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Apartment Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Grandview Apartments | Unit 1A | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Highland View Apartments | Bonsai | Studio,1BA | $910 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $940 |
| HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT | Teton | Studio,1BA | $965 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Rapids, NE and Nearby
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cedar Rapids area is the $1.23 price per square foot C1R Model at Lakeside Village Apartment Homes in the in the West A neighborhood starting from $1,710. The second greatest value Cedar Rapids apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 414 W Phillip Ave starting at $1,450 with a $1.16 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apartment Homes | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| 414 W Phillip Ave | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| Residences at Oak Pointe | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Autumn Park Apartments | Unit 2.2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Cherry Park | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Cedar Ridge | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Apartment Place | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Rapids Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cedar Rapids?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cedar Rapids is at Oak Park Apartments listed at $580.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Rapids Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cedar Rapids Apartment is $700 at The Residences @ Liberty Campus-55+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cedar Rapids Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cedar Rapids is starting from $546 at Cedar Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Cedar Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cedar Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $955.
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