Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Falls, IA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Cedar Falls rent stands today

    Cedar Falls, IA rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,200/month. Renters are paying $23 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of August 2026.

  • Compared to national trends

    Cedar Falls is 37.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The city has 96 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Cedar Falls rent for $738/month, 1-bedrooms for $952/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,800/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom size across the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Cedar Falls

$1,200/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cedar Falls is $1,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $725 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cedar Falls

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cedar Falls rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cedar Falls, IA

Average rent prices in Cedar Falls have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $1,107, whereas a house costs $1,565. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Falls run $955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.

Listings

Studio

$737

1%

15%

1 bedroom

$952

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,100

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,350

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,800

1%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$737

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$952

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Falls, IA is 17% lower than the median rent in Ankeny, IA.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Ankeny

$1,450

increased by2%
Last year
Cedar Rapids

$1,230

increased by19%
Last year
Coralville

$1,330

increased by1%
Last year
Denver

$1,150

N/A
Last year
Hiawatha

$850

increased by10%
Last year
Marion

$877

increased by8%
Last year

Cost of living in Cedar Falls, IA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services10% lower
Groceries3% lower
Health9% lower
Housing12% lower
Transportation10% lower
Utilities17% lower

Discover rentals in Cedar Falls, IA

Residences on College Hill - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

18h ago

8.3

Very good

Residences on College Hill

2112 Merner Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–4 beds

1 bath

$299–$1,400

Price drop

Apartment for rent

914 Washington St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Falls

914 Washington Street - 3

914 Washington St #3, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1 bed

1 bath

$600

$500

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

Cedar Village MHP - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Cedar Village MHP

2508 Union Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

1 bath

$535

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

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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 August 8, 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 increased by 3% since last year.

How does Cedar Falls rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cedar Falls is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $725 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Cedar Falls average around $930/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,170/month.

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).

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