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1238 4th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403, USA|Wellington Heights
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Property Overview

Brown Apartments - 1238 is rated highly for overall value, amenities, and location, with strong trustworthiness that suggests a clear and detailed listing. It also offers practical advantages like nearby schools, walkable access, public transit, parks, restaurants, quiet surroundings, high-speed internet, and options that support work from home and sustainable living.

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, Brown Apartments - 1238 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brown Apartments - 1238 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

  • Middle school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Eco-friendly trash disposal

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$850 /mo1 unit availableThe property has IFA funding 40% There are yearly income limits you cant make over 1 Person households $29,520.00 2 Person Household $33,720.00 3 Person Household $37.920.00 4 Person household $42,120.00 https www affordablehousingnetwork org available-properties

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About Brown Apartments - 1238

HomeApartments in Cedar RapidsWellington Heights Brown Apartments - 1238

The property has IFA funding 40% There are yearly income limits you cant make over 1 Person households $29,520.00 2 Person Household $33,720.00 3 Person Household $37.920.00 4 Person household $42,120.00 https www affordablehousingnetwork org available-properties


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, Brown Apartments - 1238 is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Brown Apartments - 1238 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 Brown Apartments - 1238
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.
Brown Apartments - 1238 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.
Brown Apartments - 1238 goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including gas. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Brown Apartments - 1238 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.
Brown Apartments - 1238 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 Brown Apartments - 1238 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.

Brown Apartments - 1238 is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 2 internet service provider options nearby

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 105 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 15 parks and recreation options

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 15 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

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 Brown Apartments - 1238 compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.7 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 3.8 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Wellington Heights

2-bedroom apartments at Brown Apartments - 1238 cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Wellington Heights.

Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
A table of studio rental data trends in Cedar Rapids
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$792
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
September 2026$1,020
October 2026$1,045
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

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Can I afford to live at 1238 4th Ave Se?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Brown Apartments - 1238

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

Solon Intermediate

200 west 5th st

solon, IA, 52333

4-5Public
B
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Neighborhood

Wellington Heights | Cedar Rapids, IA

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

Getting around Cedar Rapids near 1238 4th Ave Se

Walking

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

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1238 4th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids

Groceries

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

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
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 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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