Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Falls, IA

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,250

decreased by7%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

149

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,250. This is -34%, or $650, lower than the national average.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
62%
29%
2%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

64%
36%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Cedar Falls, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Falls, IA have increased by 7% in the last month and have decreased by 7% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Cedar Falls, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,100. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA costs about $900 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,090. Houses for rent in Cedar Falls, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

10%

2 bedroom

$1,100

3%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,762

1%

12%

Studio

$600

3%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,762

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cedar Falls, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Cedar Falls, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Cedar Falls, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Ankeny, IA.

Cedar Falls

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,435
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Falls, IA is 13% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.

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Cost of living in
Cedar Falls, IA

The overall cost of living in Cedar Falls, IA is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

9% lower

Utilities

19% lower

Apartments for rent in Cedar Falls

Discover rentals in Cedar Falls, IA

Residences on College Hill - Photo 1 of 1

48m ago

8.3

Very good

Residences on College Hill

2109 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–4 beds

1 bath

$365–$1,400

Apartment for rent

2610 College St - Cedar Falls - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Verified

2610 College St - Cedar Falls

2610 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–2 beds

1 bath

$600–$800

Apartment for rent

Call

2412 Olive St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2412 Olive St

2412 Olive Street ###6, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Terrace Square - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

Terrace Square

2603 Terrace Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Middletown Square, Neola - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Middletown Square, Neola

3216 3216, 3220, 3224 Neloa St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Royal Dr 2507 - 2527 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Royal Dr 2507 - 2527

Royal Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Gold Falls Villa Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

1824 University Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$1,215

Apartment for rent

1819 University Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Falls

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent