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Rental Market Trends in Cedar Rapids, IA

What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?

$814/month

Average Rent

634 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $814 per month. This is 50% lower than the national average rent of $1,623/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 $852 per month for a studio, $814 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,038 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,286 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$852/month
559 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$814/month
634 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,038/month
925 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,286/month
1,168 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,400/month
726 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,340/month
645 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,156/month
657 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cedar Rapids, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $28 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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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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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cedar Hills
$830/month
695 Sq Ft
Kenwood Park
$992/month
641 Sq Ft
Downtown Cedar Rapids
$1,002/month
678 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Cedar Rapids, Kenwood Park and Cedar Hills are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cedar Rapids
$1,002/month
678 Sq Ft
Kenwood Park
$992/month
641 Sq Ft
Cedar Hills
$830/month
695 Sq Ft

Which Cedar Rapids neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids with the most apartments available are Downtown Cedar Rapids, Kenwood Park and Cedar Hills .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Cedar Rapids
$1,002/month
678 Sq Ft
Kenwood Park
$992/month
641 Sq Ft
Cedar Hills
$830/month
695 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cedar Rapids, IA?

Because the average rent in Cedar Rapids is $814, you’ll want to make about $2,713 per month or $32,556 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 9.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Rapids is 30.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $814 - $1,286. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 3.0% more for utilities, and 0.0% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Cedar Hills

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Cedar Rapids, IA

Studio
$684/month
$868/month
One Bedroom
$699/month
$991/month
Two Bedroom
$957/month
$1,324/month
Three Bedroom
$1,075/month
$1,401/month
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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