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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Separate dining area
  • Unique layouts
  • Off street parking
  • Spacious living area
  • Plenty of closet space
  • Large living rooms

Location

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

D and D Real Estate Holdings, LC

Leasing office

(319) 377-5666

Property Overview

The Gardens offers spacious living areas, large living rooms, separate dining space, plenty of closet space, off-street parking, and unique layouts. It also earns strong marks for price, amenities, and location, with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6 out of 10 and value for money above many nearby properties, plus convenient access to a top-rated elementary school nearby.

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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

OG 1br1 bed1 bath580 sqft$670 /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 welcome. Give us a call today for further questions or to set up a showing! 319-377-5666

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Amenities for The Gardens

Apartment Amenities

Heat & WaterHeat & Water Paid
Trash

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

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One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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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 welcome. 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.
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 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

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Cedar Rapids

1-bedroom apartments at The Gardens cost about 33% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Rapids.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Cedar Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$734
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
December 2025$637
January 2026$761
February 2026$937
March 2026$1,017
April 2026$938
May 2026$779
June 2026$595

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Can I afford to live at 1300 Oakland Rd Ne?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

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 monthly rent price of $670.
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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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