Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Cedar Rapids, IA

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.

  • 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

increased by24%

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.

$1.47

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

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

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.

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 & Services3% lower
Groceries3% lower
HealthNo difference
Housing31% lower
TransportationNo difference
Utilities4% higher

Discover rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA

1300 1300 2nd Avenue Southeast - E #E - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids

1300 2nd Avenue Southeast - E

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.
1300 2nd Ave Se #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Wellington Heights apartment for rent in Cedar Rapids

1300 2nd Avenue Southeast - A

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.
814 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.5

Very good

814 3rd Ave

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.
713 3rd St Sw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

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.

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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).

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