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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Balconies
  • Conveniently located
  • Garages available
  • Ample storage space
  • Layouts

Location

3731 12th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA|Cedar Hills
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Management

Nest Property Management - Cedar Rapids

Leasing office

(319) 900-3371

Property Overview

Northview Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.3 Zumper Expert Rating, highlighted by excellent value, a high location score, and solid amenities. It offers balconies, garages available, ample storage space, and convenient layouts, while also ranking well for value for money and standing out as pet-friendly thanks to nearby pet services and outdoor spaces.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Northview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northview Apartments 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

  • Less expensive
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath775+ sqft$900 /mo2 units availableNorthview Apartments in Cedar rapids offer great apartments at great prices. Our apartments are conveniently located within minutes of shopping, groceries, dining, entertainment and public transportation. Northview offers a wide variety of unit types and layouts with studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom/one ½ bath. These apartments have great layouts to choose from with balconies, ample storage space, and garages available for an additional cost. We’ll take care of your needs with a spotless apartment at an affordable price. Come and visit your new home at Northview Apartments in Cedar Rapids today! *Credit, rental and criminal background checks conducted on all applicants*

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Amenities for Northview Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Outdoor Space
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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About Northview Apartments

HomeApartments in Cedar RapidsCedar Hills Northview Apartments

Northview Apartments in Cedar rapids offer great apartments at great prices. Our apartments are conveniently located within minutes of shopping, groceries, dining, entertainment and public transportation. Northview offers a wide variety of unit types and layouts with studios, one bedrooms, two bedrooms and two bedroom/one ½ bath. These apartments have great layouts to choose from with balconies, ample storage space, and garages available for an additional cost. We’ll take care of your needs with a spotless apartment at an affordable price. Come and visit your new home at Northview Apartments in Cedar Rapids today! *Credit, rental and criminal background checks conducted on all applicants*


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Northview Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Northview Apartments 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 Northview Apartments
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.
Northview Apartments 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Northview Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Northview Apartments 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 Northview Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Northview Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Northview Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 6 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 4 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 Northview Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Cedar Hills

2-bedroom apartments at Northview Apartments cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Cedar Hills.

Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Cedar Hills
Cedar Rapids
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,029
October 2024$982
November 2024$969
December 2024$985
January 2025$977
February 2025$1,014
March 2025$1,049
April 2025$991
May 2025$973
June 2025$959
July 2025$978
August 2025$1,029
September 2025$1,070
October 2025$983
November 2025$984
December 2025$898
January 2026$1,009
February 2026$1,010
March 2026$1,085
April 2026$1,097
May 2026$1,280
June 2026$1,251
July 2026$1,305
August 2026$1,324
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Cedar Hills
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$765
November 2024$775
December 2024$775
January 2025$850
February 2025$775
March 2025$798
April 2025$904
May 2025$864
June 2025$865
July 2025$850
August 2025$830
September 2025$850
October 2025$874
November 2025$840
December 2025$825
January 2026$791
February 2026$788
March 2026$800
April 2026$778
May 2026$856
June 2026$910
August 2026$927

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near Northview Apartments

Hoover Elementary School

4141 johnson ave nw

cedar rapids, IA, 52405

PK, K-5Public
C

Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Elementary

2500 edgewood rd

cedar rapids, IA, 52405

K-5Public
C

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

Longfellow Elementary

2900 8th ave

marion, IA, 52302

PK, K-2Public
B+
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Neighborhood

Cedar Hills | Cedar Rapids, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Cedar Rapids near 3731 12th Ave Sw

Walking

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

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 3731 12th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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