Oakhill Jackson

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Oakhill Jackson - Cedar Rapids, IA Area Guide

In the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids overlooking the Cedar River, Oakhill Jackson is in the center of the action. The community features diverse housing options, a thriving arts and entertainment district, and plenty of local businesses, along with several parks and recreation centers. Historic brickstones house small apartments in the center of Oakhill Jackson, and modern lofts provide chic accommodations in the artsy NewBo district to the south. After moving to Oakhill Jackson, head to NewBo City Market on weekends to browse handmade wares and locally-grown produce. The market features fresh pasta, artisan jewelry, and unique local eateries, as well as a community garden and kitchen. Across the street, Brewhemia serves some of the area's best coffee, making it a favorite spot for a quick lunch.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Oakhill Jackson is $1,378 for a studio, $1,291 for one bedroom, and $1,570 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakhill Jackson has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 970 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,378/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,291/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,033 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,570/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

60 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Indian Creek Nature Center
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park
  • Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center
  • Palisades-Dow Observatory

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.