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Average Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The average listed apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,159 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 22 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 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Cedar Rapids, IA. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas Noelridge Park Oakhill Jackson
Cedar Rapids 52404 52405
Beds All Bedrooms Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Market Average

$1,159/mo

▼ 1.2% from last month

Lowest Available

$855/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

5

tracked daily

Units Listed

22

available now

Rent by Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA

Compare average rent across Cedar Rapids, IA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.

Neighborhood Avg Rent 30d Change From Properties Units
Noelridge Park $1,535 ▲  $95 $1,446 1 3
Cedar Rapids 52404 $1,119 ▲  $27 $855 3 17
Cedar Rapids 52405 $933 ▼  $67 $870 1 2

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,159 per month across 5 apartment communities and 22 available units. Rents have decreased $14 (1.2%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is The Retreat on 6th starting at $855/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $891/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,299/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,180/mo.

Prices range from $855 to $1,699 per month. The most common price point is the $800 range, where 8 units are currently listed.

Cedar Rapids, IA Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,093 - 5
July 2026 $1,122 +$29 6
August 2026 $1,151 +$29 6
September 2026 $1,162 +$11 5
October 2026 $1,175 +$13 5
November 2026 $1,187 +$12 5

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Cedar Rapids, IA

1 Bed
$891
from $855 · 7 units
2 Bed
$1,299
from $995 · 13 units
3 Bed
$1,180
from $1,180 · 2 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
The Retreat on 6th $855/mo $933/mo 3 4.3
Alexandra Apartments $870/mo $933/mo 2 3.6
Union at Wiley $893/mo $1,007/mo 9 3.2
Prairie Bend Apartments $1,400/mo $1,430/mo 5 5
Briarwood $1,446/mo $1,535/mo 3 4.6

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA

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What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The average listed apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,159 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 22 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The apartment listings we track in Cedar Rapids, IA range from $855 to $1,699 per month, as of November 8, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The daily building-average rent fell by $14 (1.2%) over 31 days between observations in October 2026 and November 2026. This compares recorded asking rents. The current month's figures may still be incomplete, and the building mix can change.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA?
1-bedroom apartments average $891 per month across 7 priced listings in Cedar Rapids, IA. Listed rents range from $855 to $940 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,299 per month across 13 priced listings in Cedar Rapids, IA. Listed rents range from $995 to $1,699 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cedar Rapids, IA?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,180 per month across 2 priced listings in Cedar Rapids, IA. Listed rents range from $1,180 to $1,180 per month, as of November 8, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The 1-bedroom average is $891 per month across 7 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,299 across 13 listings, $408 (45.8%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The Retreat on 6th has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $855 per month. We track 3 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 8, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The $800 to $1,000 monthly range has the most matching listings: 8 units, or 36.4% of the priced apartments we track in Cedar Rapids, IA. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Cedar Rapids, IA?
We track 22 priced units at 5 apartment buildings, as of November 8, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Cedar Rapids, IA?
We have recorded rent data on 73 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Cedar Rapids, IA. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Cedar Rapids, IA rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 8, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$46,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,159/mo.

Comfortable income

$56,000/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 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,159
Utilities $306
Groceries $522
Transportation $730
Healthcare $356
Other goods and services $570
Estimated total $3,643/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.
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