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Last updated on November 3, 2026
Average rent in
Cedar Rapids, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 3, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Cedar Rapids, IA rent rose 23.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,225/month. Renters today are paying $235 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the recent peak from July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Cedar Rapids sits 35.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 90 total rentals but accessible pricing for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,238/month. Larger units reach $2,538/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters in Cedar Rapids.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northwest Area rents climbed 46.8% year over year to $1,450/month, outpacing the citywide increase of 23.7%. This neighborhood shows strong local growth compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Cedar Rapids
$1,225/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,225 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cedar Rapids
90
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $1,085, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Rapids run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | No Change | 62% | |
1 bedroom | $995 | 4% | 43% | |
2 bedroom | $1,237 | 10% | 25% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $2,537 |  5% | 54% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cedar Hills | $1,045 | |
Kenwood Park | $1,300 | |
Lincolnway Village | $1,200 | |
Mound View | $1,060 | |
Noelridge Park | $1,425 | |
Northwest Area | $1,450 | |
Oakhill Jackson | $1,785 | |
Southwest Area | $1,295 | |
Taylor | $1,325 | |
Wellington Heights | $1,270 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,085 | No Change | 24% | |
Condos | $1,418 | 22% | 21% | |
Houses | $1,800 | 2% | 24% | |
Rooms | $995 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last year
62%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
25%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,537
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
54%
Oakhill Jackson
Average rent
$1,785
Taylor
Average rent
$1,325
Lincolnway Village
Average rent
$1,200
Mound View
Average rent
$1,060
Wellington Heights
Average rent
$1,270
Cedar Hills
Average rent
$1,045
Southwest Area
Average rent
$1,295
Kenwood Park
Average rent
$1,300
Noelridge Park
Average rent
$1,425
Northwest Area
Average rent
$1,450
Apartments
Average rent
$1,085
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
24%
Condos
Average rent
$1,418
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
21%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
Rooms
Average rent
$995
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
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA is 8% lower than the median rent in Anamosa, IA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,325
$1,325
96%$1,237
2%$927
2%$1,050
15%$1,635
22%$1,300
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36%$1,000
1%$1,550
22%$1,450
5%$825
3%Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, 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 & 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
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Wellington Heights apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1300 2nd Ave Se #A, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Studio
0 baths
$425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
814 3rd Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Taylor apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cedar Rapids
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Oakhill Jackson condo for rent in Cedar Rapids
918 7th St Se #C, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,999
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
9h ago
House for rent in Cedar Rapids
1815 8th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $1,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Northwest Area apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1208 Ellis Blvd Nw #1, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
640 16th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
27m ago
1050 Depot Ln Se, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,425–$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
42m ago
1300 Oakland Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$685–$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
3635 12th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1–2 beds
1 bath
$835–$1,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
OakLee Apartment Homes, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
220 19th St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$700–$1,070
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
3635 12th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
1–2 beds
1 bath
$835–$1,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
151 1st Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
House for rent in Cedar Rapids
1815 8th Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $1,000Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
19h ago
House for rent in Cedar Rapids
139 21st St Sw #NA, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,900
Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 1
23h ago
1601 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids
1611 Center Point Rd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,225 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cedar Rapids?
Average rent prices in Cedar Rapids have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 24% 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 $675 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Cedar Rapids?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids are Cedar Hills ($1,045/mo), Mound View ($1,060/mo), and Lincolnway Village ($1,200/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 $49,000/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).