
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA from $400 (31 Rentals)
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201 Main St

2503 Olive St

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

University Manor

501 W 2nd St

611 W 12th St

Park @ Nine23

228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished

5409 Norse Dr

Thunder Ridge Apartments

Pointe West Apartments

2311 Olive St

2104 College St

1106-1110 Kent Circle

1637 Carriage Hill Dr
Cedar Falls, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cedar Falls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Cedar Falls Studio Apartments | $978 | $625 | $1,135 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $987 | $625 | $1,600 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,190 | $775 | $3,433 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,375 | $1,100 | $1,950 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,286 | $425 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Falls, IA
Pricing Updated: 04/03/2025Current apartment rentals in the Cedar Falls, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cedar Falls Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Cedar Falls | $1,400 | $425 | 42 |
Cheapest Available Cedar Falls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Falls, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences at College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $425. 1106-1110 Kent Circle in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cedar Falls apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences at College Hill | Private 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed... | 4BR,1BA | $425 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
1637 Carriage Hill Dr | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $775 |
228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments | 1st Floor Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished | Brentwood Unfurnished | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Park @ Nine23 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Falls Edge Studios | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $850 |
University Manor | Luxary Studio (June '25) | Studio,1BA | $888 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cedar Falls area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2109 Walnut St Model at 2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Cedar Falls apartment is the Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments Model at Pointe West Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $0.98 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cedar Falls apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower | 2109 Walnut St | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
Pointe West Apartments | Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Willow Falls Apartments | Willow Falls | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Pineview Place Apartments | Prime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart... | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1311 W 1st St, Unit 22 | 1311 W 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Gold Falls Villa Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 Bath - Furnished | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
4th Street Manor | 2 Bedroom Apartment Available at 4th Street Man... | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
1637 Carriage Hill Dr | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished | Beautiful furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
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Getting Around Cedar Falls, IA
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
20 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Falls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cedar Falls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cedar Falls is under $888.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Falls?
The cheapest apartment in Cedar Falls is 1106-1110 Kent Circle which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Cedar Falls costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cedar Falls?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 22 regular apartments in Cedar Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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