The Retreat on 6th
2981 6th St SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
$855 - $1,225
1-3 Beds
Southwest Area
Cedar Rapids, IA
Southwest Area - Cedar Rapids, IA
Area Guide
Split by I-380 and sitting just southwest of the Cedar River, the Southwest area of Cedar Rapids attracts residents with its under-three-mile proximity to downtown and easy access to major roadways. Area apartments provide opportunities to live in exciting urban spaces, along the river or overlooking the neighborhood's green spaces. Jones Memorial Park on Wilson Avenue SW provides numerous recreational opportunities for locals, including a top-notch golf course, a swimming pool, a soccer field, a disc golf course, and tennis courts along with walking paths, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds.
Residents of the Southwest Area don't have to venture into the city proper to find unique dining experiences. Los Compadres on 6th Street SW provides authentic Mexican fare, while Pei's Mandarin on the same stretch proffers Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. Cel-Red Supper Club on 16th Ave SW draws in crowds with classic American food. Drop Inn Resale, a thrift store on J Street SW, specializes in selling new-to-you merchandise.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Southwest Area is $721 for one bedroom, $831 for two bedrooms, and $1,200 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Area has increased by 9.9% in the past year.
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1 BR
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616 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$721/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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875 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$831/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,008 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,200/month
Average Rent
Transportation
47
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
22
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
44
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Palisades-Kepler State Park
- Palisades-Dow Observatory
Military Bases
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 November 2025.