# Average Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA > How much is rent in Cedar Rapids, IA? $1,045 median across 23 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/ Latest included observation: November 11, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA? The average listed apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,125 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 23 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 7, 2026 through November 11, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 5 apartment buildings, 23 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,125/mo median $1,045 [-1.2% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/trends/) Cheapest $855/mo The Retreat on 6th Properties 5 tracked daily Units 23 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/trends/) [Explore Cedar Rapids, IA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=cedar-rapids-ia) [Cedar Rapids, IA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Cedar Rapids, IA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,168 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA over the last 3 months. Started at $1,157, ended at $1,168. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 1,157 | | Aug | 1,175 | | Aug | 1,166 | | Aug | 1,068 | | Sep | 1,146 | | Sep | 1,173 | | Sep | 1,173 | | Sep | 1,178 | | Oct | 1,172 | | Oct | 1,182 | | Oct | 1,177 | | Oct | 1,176 | | Oct | 1,196 | | Nov | 1,168 | [Full Cedar Rapids, IA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Cedar Rapids, IA Rent Prices All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.3 (276)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/the-retreat-on-6th-cedar-rapids-ia/): The Retreat on 6th 2981 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $855/mo Avg $933 3 units [#2 3.6 (112)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/alexandra-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/): Alexandra Apartments 4419 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA From $870/mo Avg $933 2 units [#3 3.2 (27)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/union-at-wiley-cedar-rapids-ia/): Union at Wiley 4227 21st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $893/mo Avg $987 11 units [#4 3.5 (50)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/annex-on-the-square-cedar-rapids-ia/): Annex on the Square 501 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA From $985/mo as of Aug 25 Avg $1,153 5 units [#5 5 (8)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/prairie-bend-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/): Prairie Bend Apartments 4020 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $1,400/mo Avg $1,438 4 units [#6 4.6 (77)](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/briarwood-cedar-rapids-ia/): Briarwood 254 Northpointe Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA From $1,446/mo Avg $1,535 3 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [The Retreat on 6th 2981 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/the-retreat-on-6th-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $855 | $933 | $1.31/ft² | 4.3 (276) | 3 | | 2 | [Alexandra Apartments 4419 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/alexandra-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $870 | $933 | $1.37/ft² | 3.6 (112) | 2 | | 3 | [Union at Wiley 4227 21st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/union-at-wiley-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $893 | $987 | $1.24/ft² | 3.2 (27) | 11 | | 4 | [Annex on the Square 501 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/annex-on-the-square-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $985 as of Aug 25 | $1,153 | $1.59/ft² | 3.5 (50) | 5 | | 5 | [Prairie Bend Apartments 4020 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/prairie-bend-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $1,400 | $1,438 | $1.56/ft² | 5 (8) | 4 | | 6 | [Briarwood 254 Northpointe Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/briarwood-cedar-rapids-ia/) | $1,446 | $1,535 | $1.41/ft² | 4.6 (77) | 3 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/) [The Retreat on 6th](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/the-retreat-on-6th-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![The Retreat on 6th apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7634?w=600) 4.3 (276) 2981 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $855/mo 3 units [Alexandra Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/alexandra-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![Alexandra Apartments apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7638?w=600) 3.6 (112) 4419 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405, USA From $870/mo 2 units [Union at Wiley](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/union-at-wiley-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![Union at Wiley apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7631?w=600) 3.2 (27) 4227 21st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $893/mo 11 units [Annex on the Square](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/annex-on-the-square-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![Annex on the Square apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7637?w=600) 3.5 (50) 501 4th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA From $985/mo prices as of Aug 25 5 units [Prairie Bend Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/prairie-bend-apartments-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![Prairie Bend Apartments apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7629?w=600) 5 (8) 4020 33rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA From $1,400/mo 4 units [Briarwood](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/briarwood-cedar-rapids-ia/): ![Briarwood apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/7630?w=600) 4.6 (77) 254 Northpointe Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA From $1,446/mo 3 units [Browse all Cedar Rapids, IA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/) By Area ## Cedar Rapids, IA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Cedar Rapids 52404 3](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/?neighborhood=Cedar%20Rapids%2052404)[Cedar Rapids 52405 1](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/?neighborhood=Cedar%20Rapids%2052405)[Noelridge Park 1](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/?neighborhood=Noelridge%20Park)[Oakhill Jackson 1](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/apartments/?neighborhood=Oakhill%20Jackson) ## Cedar Rapids, IA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is **$1,125 per month**, based on 23 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $855 at The Retreat on 6th to $1,699 at Briarwood. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 Bed | $891/mo | $855/mo | 9 | | 2 Bed | $1,291/mo | $995/mo | 12 | | 3 Bed | $1,180/mo | $1,180/mo | 2 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Cedar Rapids, IA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Cedar Rapids, IA averages **$891/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,291/mo**. At the local median household income of **$67,859**, that works out to **20% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Cedar Rapids, IA at **$925/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/cedar-rapids-ia/trends/) runs **22% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Cedar Rapids, IA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cedar Rapids, IA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $45,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,125/mo. Comfortable income $54,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($855/mo), you need to earn at least **$34,000/year**. Median household income in Cedar Rapids, IA is **$67,859** , about 26% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA Overall prices in Cedar Rapids, IA runs below the national average by about 10% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Cedar Rapids, IA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $1,125 | | Utilities | $306 | | Groceries | $522 | | Transportation | $730 | | Healthcare | $356 | | Other goods and services | $570 | | Estimated total | $3,609/mo | Population 136,859 Median household income $67,859 Census median rent $925/mo Census rent burden 27.9% Median age 36.9 Mean commute 18 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in Iowa How Cedar Rapids, IA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Cedar Rapids, IA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [West Des Moines, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/west-des-moines-ia/) | $1,432 | +27% | +0.5% | 19 | | [Ankeny, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/ankeny-ia/) | $1,401 | +25% | +12.6% | 14 | | [Des Moines, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/des-moines-ia/) | $1,300 | +16% | +7.8% | 14 | | [Ames, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/ames-ia/) | $1,141 | +1% | +5.4% | 12 | | [Boone, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/boone-ia/) | $17,653 | +1469% | -7.3% | 11 | | [Sioux City, IA](https://average-rent.com/city/sioux-city-ia/) | $1,012 | -10% | -9.4% | 11 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA? The average listed apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,125 per month, as of November 11, 2026. This sample includes 23 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA? The median asking rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,045 per month, computed from 23 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,125/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA? The lowest available rent in Cedar Rapids, IA starts at $855 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA? 1-bedroom apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA average $891/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $855/mo across 9 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA? 2-bedroom apartments in Cedar Rapids, IA average $1,291/mo. Units start from $995/mo across 12 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Cedar Rapids, IA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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