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Highlights

  • Two closets
  • Charming place to call home

Location

1228 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA|Wellington Heights
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0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bathWelcome to the Perkins house! A Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in the 1880s and converted into eight charming apartments after the First World War. This micro studio is short on space but big on charm. It has a surprising amount of built-in storage, including two closets and a built-in chest of drawers in the bathroom. It is walking distance to downtown, the No. 5 bus line, Coe College, Starbucks, Mercy Hospital, and St. Luke's. Another great feature of this apartment is that internet, water, and gas are included. Tenant only pays electric! Rent is $565/month. Cats are welcome, with a pet deposit and fee, but this is a dog-free building. This unit is for single occupancy. Schedule your showing today to see what makes Perkins such a charming place to call home!
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath700 sqftWelcome to Perkins House, where historic charm meets modern comfort. This inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is nestled in a beautifully preserved 1890s mansion and features refinished hardwood floors, a cozy kitchen with original cabinetry, new tile flooring, and a gas range. The bedroom offers a versatile space, perfect for a home office or reading nook. Rent is $745 and includes lawn care, snow removal, internet, gas, and water/trash—you only cover electricity. Cats are welcome with a deposit and pet fee, but please note this is a dog-free building. Enjoy convenient amenities like coin-operated laundry in the basement, along with both off-street and ample street parking. Perkins House offers the perfect blend of character and everyday convenience. Don’t miss out!

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Building

Cats OK
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About Perkins

HomeApartments in Cedar RapidsWellington Heights Perkins

Welcome to the Perkins house! A Queen Anne Victorian mansion built in the 1880s and converted into eight charming apartments after the First World War. This micro studio is short on space but big on charm. It has a surprising amount of built-in storage, including two closets and a built-in chest of drawers in the bathroom. It is walking distance to downtown, the No. 5 bus line, Coe College, Starbucks, Mercy Hospital, and St. Luke's. Another great feature of this apartment is that internet, water, and gas are included. Tenant only pays electric! Rent is $565/month. Cats are welcome, with a pet deposit and fee, but this is a dog-free building. This unit is for single occupancy. Schedule your showing today to see what makes Perkins such a charming place to call home!


Perkins is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 6 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 124 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 18 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

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Rent trends in Wellington Heights

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$784
December 2024$778
January 2025$779
February 2025$791
March 2025$836
April 2025$871
May 2025$835
June 2025$773
July 2025$721
August 2025$876
September 2025$946
October 2025$766
November 2025$632
December 2025$637
January 2026$761
February 2026$937
March 2026$1,017
April 2026$938
May 2026$779
June 2026$640
July 2026$801
August 2026$932
September 2026$1,020
October 2026$1,060
A table of studio rental data trends in Wellington Heights
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$425
December 2024$463
January 2025$453
February 2025$450
December 2025$425
January 2026$425
February 2026$425

Schools near Perkins

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary

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K-5Public
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125 prairie hill ct sw

cedar rapids, IA, 52404

PKPublic

Solon Intermediate

200 west 5th st

solon, IA, 52333

4-5Public
B
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Getting around Cedar Rapids near 1228 3rd Ave Se

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1228 3rd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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