
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)
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2503 Olive St

Gold Falls Villa Apartments

523 W 2nd St

University Manor

611 W 12th St

Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished

Thunder Ridge Apartments

Pointe West Apartments
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2307 Washington St, Unit Luxury - 7 blocks U.N.I.

Park @ Nine23

Falls Edge Studios

2104 College St

1106-1110 Kent Circle
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 | $1,007 | $735 | $1,200 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,011 | $435 | $1,600 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $800 | $3,433 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,356 | $1,100 | $1,950 |
Cheap Cedar Falls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,150 | $425 | $1,700 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cedar Falls, IA
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025Current 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 | $1,900 | $425 | 38 |
Cheapest Available Cedar Falls Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cedar Falls, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $425. University Manor in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. 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 on College Hill | Private 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed... | 4BR,1BA | $425 |
University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW) | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished | One bedroom beautifully updated | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Park @ Nine23 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cedar Falls, IA
As of April 24, 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 Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... Model at Pineview Place Apartments starting at $1,150 with a $0.96 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 |
Pineview Place Apartments | Beautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr... | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
Pointe West Apartments | Pointe West - 2-bedroom apartments | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
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 | 4th St 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
University Manor | 1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW) | 1BR,1BA | $1.16 |
Brentwood Estates - Furnished & Unfurnished | Beautiful furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment ... | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Getting Around Cedar Falls, IA
Walk Score®
46 / 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cedar Falls Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cedar Falls?
The cheapest apartment in Cedar Falls is Residences on College Hill which is listed at $435, while the average apartment in Cedar Falls costs $1,900.
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 20 regular apartments in Cedar Falls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cedar Falls?
Cheap apartments in Cedar Falls have an average cost of $396 which is $1,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cedar Falls.
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