Granite Valley Apartments
6741 C Ave NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
$1,340 - $1,535
2 Beds
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Aura Independent Living
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Highlights
- New Construction
- Pickleball Court
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pool
About Aura Independent Living
Now open in Cedar Rapids, IA, Aura Independent Living offers a welcoming community for older adults seeking an active and independent lifestyle. Located on Center Point Road, Aura provides the perfect balance of comfort and convenience. Residents enjoy daily meals, housekeeping services, and a variety of opportunities to stay socially engaged and connected. Situated near local attractions, Aura is just minutes from the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Brucemore Historic Estate, and Noelridge Park. The community’s central location makes it easy to explore nearby shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Aura Independent Living is an apartment community located in Linn County and the 52402 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Cedar Rapids Community School District attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Community-Wide WiFi
Maintenance on site
- Community-Wide WiFi
- Maintenance on site
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Media Center/Movie Theatre
- Pickleball Court
Apartment Features
- Washer/Dryer
- Vinyl Flooring
3010 Center Point Rd NE,
Cedar Rapids,
IA
52402
Cedar Rapids combines small-town hospitality with city conveniences as Iowa's second-largest city. With a population of 137,710, this community along the Cedar River offers housing options from historic properties in Wellington Heights to newer developments in Bowman Woods and Vernon Heights. The average rent ranges from $771 for a one-bedroom apartment to $1,234 for a three-bedroom unit, with annual increases between 0.9% and 3.2%. The Czech Village neighborhood preserves the city's cultural heritage, anchored by the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, while the NewBo district features local shops, markets, and arts venues.
Cedar Rapids maintains over 3,360 acres of parkland and 24 miles of trails throughout the city. Downtown attractions include the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, home to the world's largest collection of Grant Wood paintings, and the historic Paramount Theatre.
Learn more about living in Cedar Rapids
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 39 min | 29.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 32.3 mi |
Aura Independent Living is within 4 minutes or 1.1 miles from Mount Mercy University. It is also near Kirkwood C.C., Cedar Rapids and The University of Iowa.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
214 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
537 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,291 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
155 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
283 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Walkability Near Aura Independent Living
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
73
/ 100
Traffic
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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3010 Center Point Rd NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402