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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious apartments
  • Closet space
  • Unique layouts
  • Spacious living room
  • Off street parking
  • Spacious living area

Location

1300 Oakland Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA
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Management

Cedars Living Inc

Leasing office

(319) 377-5666

Property Overview

The Gardens offers spacious apartments with unique layouts, generous closet space, and comfortable living areas, along with off-street parking. It earns strong marks for overall value, amenities, and location, while also standing out for nearby pet care options, a close elementary school, and plenty of photos that give renters a clear look at the property.

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

7.7
Very Good
The Gardens is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

OG EFFStudio1 bath470 sqft$645 /mo1 unit availableThese charming studios are perfect & listed at a great price! Spacious living area, nice kitchen with a pantry, hallway between living area & bathroom. Heat, water & trash paid. Tenant pays electric. Renters insurance required & offered. Off street parking & laundry in the building! Walking distance to Mt Mercy & easy access to shopping & the interstate within miles. Give us a call today to set up a showing at 319-377-5666 or email ****.
OG 1br1 bed1 bath580 sqft$715 /mo1 unit 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 & dogs welcome, restrictions and fees apply Give us a call today for further questions or to set up a showing! 319-377-5666
OG large 1 br1 bed1 bath625 sqft$750 /mo2 units 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 paid; tenant just pays electric. Renters insurance is required for $15 per month. Call us today for a showing at 319-377-5666. Apply online or in person!
OG Lg2b2 bed1 bath740 sqft$875 /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 & WaterHeat & Water Paid
Trash

Appliances

FridgeFridge & Stove
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Neighborhood

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About The Gardens

HomeApartments in Cedar Rapids The Gardens

These 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 & dogs welcome, restrictions and fees apply Give us a call today for further questions or to set up a showing! 319-377-5666


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.
7.7
/10
Very Good
The Gardens is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated The Gardens
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, The Gardens has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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 pets 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 144 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Cedar Rapids

Studio apartments at The Gardens cost about 38% less than the average rent price for studios in Cedar Rapids.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 26% lower than 1-bedrooms in Cedar Rapids.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Gardens to be 33% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Cedar Rapids.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Cedar Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$780
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
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

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1300 Oakland Rd Ne?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$25,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $25,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $645.
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Schools near The Gardens

Garfield Elementary School

1201 maplewood dr ne

cedar rapids, IA, 52402

K-5Public
C

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary

2500 edgewood rd

cedar rapids, IA, 52405

K-5Public
C

Longfellow Elementary

2900 8th ave

marion, IA, 52302

PK, K-2Public
B+

College Community Early Childhood Center

125 prairie hill

cedar rapids, IA, 52404

PKPublic

Prairie Early Childhood Center

125 prairie hill ct sw

cedar rapids, IA, 52404

PKPublic
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Getting around Cedar Rapids near 1300 Oakland Rd Ne

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 Rd Ne, 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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