Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 4, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Rapids, 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 Rapids, IA is $1,077. This is -43%, or $822, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,077

increased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

110

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,077. This is -43%, or $822, lower than the national average.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

26%
57%
15%
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

70%
30%
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 Rapids, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Cedar Rapids, IA have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 16% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
Cedar Rapids, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA is $897. A 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA costs about $795 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,050. Houses for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$750

4%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,077

7%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,335

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$1,450

4%

5%

Studio

$825

5%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

15%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,077

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,335

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

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.

Compare rent prices in Cedar Rapids, IA to other cities

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

Cedar Rapids

Median rent price$1,077
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA is 15% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.

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Cost of living in
Cedar Rapids, IA

The overall cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA is 4% higher 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

6% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

309% higher

Housing

32% lower

Transportation

9% higher

Utilities

1% lower

Apartments for rent in Cedar Falls

Discover rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA

6 Plex / B Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

6 Plex / B Ave.

420 B Ave Nw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405

1 bed

1 bath

$485

Apartment for rent

200 31st St NE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

200 31st St NE

200 31st St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

1 bed

1 bath

$510

Apartment for rent

Rustic Ridge - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Rustic Ridge

3215 Pioneer Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

1–2 beds

1 bath

$625–$775

Apartment for rent

34th St Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

34th St Apartments

1641 34th St Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

4009 Westover Rd SE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

4009 Westover Rd SE

4009 Westover Rd Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

2 beds

1 bath

$655

Apartment for rent

1209 O Avenue Pl Ne #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cedar Rapids

1209 O Ave Pl NE - 1

1209 O Avenue Pl Ne #1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

2 beds

1 bath

$715

House for rent

Available Jul 28

Pioneer Properties - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Pioneer Properties

3321 3311, 3321 and 3333 Pioneer Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

2 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent

Brown Apartments - 1238 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Brown Apartments - 1238

1238 4th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

3 beds

1 bath

$725

Apartment for rent