Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 19, 2026
Average rent in
Cedar Rapids, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cedar Rapids, IA rent rose 10.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,210/month. Renters today are paying $137 more per month on average than last year despite a 6.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cedar Rapids sits 36.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 89 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in Iowa.
Price ranges
Studios in Cedar Rapids rent for $845/month, 1-bedrooms for $889/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,225/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,900/month. Apartments make up 68.7% of rentals, while houses rent for $1,805/month on average.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Cedar Rapids, IA, Wellington Heights rents rose 26.5% year over year to $1,075/month, contrasting with Taylor where rents fell 14.0% to $1,075/month. The citywide market is up 10.1%, so these neighborhoods show divergent local trends.
Median rent
Median rent in Cedar Rapids
$1,210/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,210 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $690 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cedar Rapids
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cedar Rapids rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cedar Rapids, IA
Average rent prices in Cedar Rapids have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 Rapids, IA
Rent prices in Cedar Rapids vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cedar Rapids is $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,805. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Rapids run $886 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,165.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $845 | 11% |  17% | |
1 bedroom | $889 | 6% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 4% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 2% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $2,900 | 24% | 58% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Hills | $995 | |
Kenwood Park | $1,045 | |
Lincolnway Village | $1,132 | |
Mound View | $1,075 | |
Noelridge Park | $1,400 | |
Northwest Area | $1,325 | |
Oakhill Jackson | $1,332 | |
Southwest Area | $1,137 | |
Taylor | $1,075 | |
Wellington Heights | $1,075 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,075 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,805 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,250 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$845
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$889
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
58%
Oakhill Jackson
Average rent
$1,332
Taylor
Average rent
$1,075
Lincolnway Village
Average rent
$1,132
Mound View
Average rent
$1,075
Cedar Hills
Average rent
$995
Noelridge Park
Average rent
$1,400
Southwest Area
Average rent
$1,137
Wellington Heights
Average rent
$1,075
Kenwood Park
Average rent
$1,045
Northwest Area
Average rent
$1,325
Apartments
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,805
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,250
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cedar Rapids, 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 Rapids, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cedar Rapids and Anamosa by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cedar Rapids
36%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA is 1% higher than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | No difference |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1300 1300 2nd Avenue Southeast - E #E, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Studio
0 baths
$400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Wellington Heights apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1300 2nd Ave Se #A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Studio
0 baths
$425
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
814 3rd Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
330 29th Street Dr Se #1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
2 beds
2 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Southwest Area house for rent in Cedar Rapids
413 16th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Sep 5
14h ago
4025 Westdale Pkwy Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
460 12th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
2 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Apartment for rent
3d ago
640 16th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
43m ago
6900 Doubletree Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
3h ago
254 Northpointe Dr Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
2 beds
1 bath
$1,404–$1,876
Apartment for rent
3h ago
900 3rd St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,210–$1,340
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
612 4th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
OakLee Apartment Homes, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
10h ago
151 1st Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$2,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4009 Oakland Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
3d ago
640 16th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
120 32nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
612 4th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
$1,625
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4h ago
620 Ashton Pl Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395–$1,848
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cedar Rapids, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cedar Rapids rental market.
How much is rent in Cedar Rapids?
The average rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,210 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cedar Rapids?
Average rent prices in Cedar Rapids have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Cedar Rapids rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cedar Rapids is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $690 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cedar Rapids?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids are Cedar Hills ($995/mo), Kenwood Park ($1,045/mo), and Taylor ($1,075/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cedar Rapids?
To comfortably afford rent in Cedar Rapids, 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 Rapids?
December and January offer the best rental deals in Cedar Rapids, with rents running about 7.9% lower than peak summer pricing in July.
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).