The Residences on College Hill
2109 College St,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
$350 - $1,500
2-4 Beds
Area Guide
University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
One of the top universities in the Midwest is home to Panthers
Public
•
Urban
•
UNI
Boasting a proud tradition of academic and research excellence, the University of Northern Iowa is regularly named among the top universities in the Midwest; in fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked UNI #2 among the region’s public schools in 2017. Among the university’s top-rated fields of study, the accounting program commonly ranks among the top ten in the United States for first-time candidates passing the CPA Exam. In an effort to ensure that students receive a balanced education, UNI implements a Liberal Arts Core program, which provides all students with a well-rounded academic experience. On-campus facilities like the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center and the UNI Gallery of Art also serve as major components of the greater Cedar Falls cultural scene. The UNI campus occupies a mostly residential section of Cedar Falls, largely surrounded by apartments, condos and houses; this makes it fairly easy to find rental options within walking distance of the university, no matter your budget. Just off campus, a popular strip of coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, and neighborhood bars lines College Street between 22nd and 23rd Streets, providing some great hangouts for right after class. Downtown Cedar Falls lies just a few blocks to the northeast along the banks of the Cedar River, and features a wider selection of shopping, dining, and nightlife to ensure that you always have plenty to do on the weekends.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Cedar Falls, IA is $1,102 for a studio, $1,015 for one bedroom, $1,227 for two bedrooms, and $1,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Falls has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,102/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
628 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,015/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
912 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,227/month
Average Rent
-
3 BR
-
1,203 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,302/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Northern Iowa - Cedar Falls, IA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Helen A Hansen Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
485 Students
Cedar Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
474 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
436 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
639 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
670 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,302 Students
School data provided by
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
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.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by
GreatSchools.org
© 2026. All rights reserved.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- UNI Museums
- Cedar Falls Historical Society
- Overman Park
- Washington Park
- Riverfront Park
Top Apartments Near University of Northern Iowa
Houses Near University of Northern Iowa
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
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 June 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.