Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Cedar Falls, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cedar Falls
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cedar Falls is $1,200 per month as of September 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cedar Falls
109
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cedar Falls rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cedar Falls, IA
Average rent prices in Cedar Falls have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cedar Falls, IA
Rent prices in Cedar Falls vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cedar Falls is $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Falls run $990 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $700 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 2% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cedar Falls, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,190 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,275 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cedar Falls, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,190
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
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.
How does rent in Cedar Falls, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cedar Falls and Ankeny by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cedar Falls
37%lower than the national median
28%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
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 10% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 8% lower |
| Housing | 13% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 19% lower |
Discover rentals in Cedar Falls, IA
3d ago
2112 Merner Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1–4 beds
1 bath
$299–$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cedar Falls
700 W Ridgeway Ave Lot 111 #1, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
2 baths
$775
$725
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 5
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Falls
321 Cedar Crest Dr #7, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
2603 Terrace Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cedar Falls
2726 Northview Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
3 beds
3 baths
$2,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
402 Fast Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2119 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$2,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
402 Fast Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$800–$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1003 Bluegrass Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2110 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
2500 Olive St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4117 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
402 Fast Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$2,500
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$800–$1,095
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$1,900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1003 Bluegrass Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cedar Falls, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cedar Falls rental market.
How much is rent in Cedar Falls?
The average rent in Cedar Falls is $1,200 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cedar Falls?
Average rent prices in Cedar Falls have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Cedar Falls rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cedar Falls is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cedar Falls?
To comfortably afford rent in Cedar Falls, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cedar Falls?
February offers the lowest rental prices in Cedar Falls, with rents running about 6% lower than October's peak levels, making winter moves more budget-friendly than fall apartment hunting.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).