Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$838
Population
137,606
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Amenities and gratitude highlight the City of Five Seasons.
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Vibrant
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Artistic
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Cultured
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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.
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Cedar Rapids residents browse local boutiques in Czech Village.
Suburbs surround Cedar Rapids.
Downtown Cedar Rapids offers a big city feel.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$63,741
Average: $81,178
Education
36,623
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
74,184
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cedar Rapids has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $893 for a studio, $835 for one bedroom, $1,066 for two bedrooms, and $1,332 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Rapids has increased by 5.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$835/month
640 Sq Ft
House
$1,369/month
772 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,789/month
990 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 $835 - $1,332. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 2.9% more for utilities, and 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.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
529 Students
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
467 Students
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
402 Students
Public
Grades K-5
293 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
713 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,324 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
578 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
448 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,291 Students
City View Community High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,298 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,543 Students
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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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.