The Retreat on 6th
2981 6th St SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA Area Guide
Amenities and gratitude highlight the City of Five Seasons.
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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. The presence of Mount Mercy University and Coe College enhances educational opportunities, while Collins Aerospace and Quaker Oats provide stable employment bases. The community's dedication to recovery after past floods exemplifies the local "City of Five Seasons" motto, celebrating life in Cedar Rapids throughout the year.
Explore the City
Cedar Rapids residents browse local boutiques in Czech Village.
Suburbs surround Cedar Rapids.
Downtown Cedar Rapids offers a big city feel.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $891 for a studio, $827 for one bedroom, $1,063 for two bedrooms, and $1,316 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Rapids has increased by 4.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$827/month
634 Sq Ft
House
$1,368/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,527/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA is 10.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Rapids is 30.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $827 - $1,316. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 2.9% more for utilities, and 0.0% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cedar Rapids, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
50
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Minimal Transit
23
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
46
/ 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Schools
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Viola Gibson Elementary School
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Prairie Hill Elementary School
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Palisades-Kepler State Park
- Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.