Cedar River Tower Apartments
100 1st Ave NE,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Studio - 2 Beds | $705 - $1,020
Rental Market Trends in Cedar Rapids, IA
What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
$776/month
Average Rent
633 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-2%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $776 per month. This is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,636/month, making renting in Cedar Rapids more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cedar Rapids, you can expect to pay about $747 per month for a studio, $776 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,005 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,564 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Cedar Rapids, IA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 2%, which averages out to $15 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Rent Ranges in Cedar Rapids, IA
Last Updated July 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
27%
Below $700/month
38%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
5%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids?
Based on current rent prices, Cedar Hills, Kenwood Park and Downtown Cedar Rapids are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids?
Based on current rent prices, Oakhill Jackson, Downtown Cedar Rapids and Kenwood Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids.
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Which Cedar Rapids neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids with the most apartments available are Downtown Cedar Rapids, Oakhill Jackson and Cedar Hills .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Because the average rent in Cedar Rapids is $776, you’ll want to make about $2,586 per month or $31,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Rapids is 32.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $747 - $1,564. You can expect to pay 2.6% less for groceries, 1.2% less for utilities, and 9.0% more for transportation.
How does Cedar Rapids, IA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cedar Rapids, IA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$661/month
$1,396/month
One Bedroom
$679/month
$1,246/month
Two Bedroom
$949/month
$1,533/month
Three Bedroom
$1,071/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.