Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Falls, IA

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Last updated on March 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,220. This is -36%, or $690, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,220

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

152

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,220. This is -36%, or $690, lower than the national average.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

9%
63%
26%
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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $895 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,100. Houses for rent in Cedar Falls, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$895

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,130

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,350

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

4%

Studio

$890

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$890

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,130

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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$1,220
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,419
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Falls, IA is 14% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.

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Average rent in
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$1,419

increased by3%

Last year

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$1,095

increased by7%

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$1,285

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$1,150

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$887

increased by11%

Last year

Marion

$887

decreased by5%

Last year

Nevada

$895

decreased by5%

Last year

Newton

$985

increased by15%

Last year

North Liberty

$1,550

increased by12%

Last year

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$1,450

increased by2%

Last year

Waterloo

$850

decreased by28%

Last year

Waverly

$1,250

increased by1%

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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

3d 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

1227 W 22nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cedar Falls

1227 W 22nd St

1227 W 22nd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

4 beds

2 baths

$575

House for rent

2110 College St - Cedar Falls - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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2110 College St - Cedar Falls

2110 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,200

Apartment for rent

Call

Middletown Square, Neola - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

Terrace Square - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.9

Very good

Terrace Square

2603 Terrace Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Royal Dr 2507 - 2527 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Royal Dr 2507 - 2527

Royal Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

2412 Olive St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.3

Excellent

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Verified

2412 Olive St

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

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

710 W. Seerley Blvd. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

710 W. Seerley Blvd.

710 W Seerley Blvd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$1,200

Apartment for rent