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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Separate dining area
  • Closet space
  • Unique layouts
  • Spacious living room
  • Original wood flooring

Location

1300 Oakland Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402, United States
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Management

D and D Real Estate Holdings, LC

Leasing office

(319) 377-5666

Property Overview

The Gardens achieves a Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6, highlighting its strong appeal to renters. With competitive pricing rated 10 out of 10, outstanding amenities at 9 out of 10, and an exceptional location also scored at 9 out of 10, it presents a well-rounded offering. Notable features include spacious apartments with unique layouts and original wood flooring, supported by transparency in its detailed description and visual representation through 50 photos.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

OG 1br1 bed1 bath580 sqft$655 /mo5 units availableThese 1 bedroom 1 bath apartments are all unique in their own way. Different layouts, updated carpet & flooring to wood floors throughout. Neutral colors with charming style. Large living rooms & plenty of closet space. The property has laundry inside each building & plenty of off street parking. Heat & water paid. Tenant pays electric Renters insurance required. Cats welcome. Give us a call today for further questions or to set up a showing! 319-377-5666
OG large 1 br1 bed1 bath625 sqft$685 /mo1 unit availableThese beautiful spacious apts have an extra room that makes a great office, dining area or whatever your need! Spacious living room & bedroom with lots of closet space! Heat, water & trash pd. Tenant pays electric. Renters insurance is required. Call us today for a showing at 319-377-5666 Our office is open M-F from 9-5 & located at 3525 Center Point Rd Ne, Suite B. Apply online or in person!
OG Lg2b2 bed1 bath740 sqft$775 /mo1 unit availableOur large 2 bedroom 1 baths have fresh paint throughout, updated carpet with a separate dining area & plenty of closet space throughout. The kitchens have back door access from the unit to a secured door. Renters insurance required. Plenty of off street parking, laundry inside the building plus heat, water & trash paid! Tenant pays electric & renters ins is required. Cats welcome! Access to shopping & the interstate via I-380. Give us a call today to set up a showing at 319-377-5666 or visit our website ddrealestatholdings com

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Amenities for The Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Heat & Water

Appliances

Fridge & Stove

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Neighborhood

Nearby Shopping
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About The Gardens

HomeApartments in Cedar Rapids The Gardens

Our large 2 bedroom 1 baths have fresh paint throughout, updated carpet with a separate dining area & plenty of closet space throughout. The kitchens have back door access from the unit to a secured door. Renters insurance required. Plenty of off street parking, laundry inside the building plus heat, water & trash paid! Tenant pays electric & renters ins is required. Cats welcome! Access to shopping & the interstate via I-380. Give us a call today to set up a showing at 319-377-5666 or visit our website ddrealestatholdings com


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, The Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Gardens has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Gardens
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Gardens offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Gardens receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Gardens is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Gardens does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Gardens is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area

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.

How The Gardens compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
Studio is 150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 160 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
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Rent trends in Cedar Rapids

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% lower than 1-bedrooms in Cedar Rapids.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Gardens to be 18% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Cedar Rapids.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Cedar Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$700
January 2024$700
February 2024$700
March 2024$750
April 2024$735
May 2024$775
June 2024$764
July 2024$742
August 2024$753
September 2024$776
October 2024$787
November 2024$786
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

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1300 Oakland Road Northeast?

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$26,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $26,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $670.
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Schools near The Gardens

Garfield Elementary School

1201 maplewood dr ne

cedar rapids, IA, 52402

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Getting around Cedar Rapids near 1300 Oakland Road Northeast

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1300 Oakland Road Northeast, Cedar Rapids

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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