Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Cedar Falls Neighborhood of Cedar Falls, IA from $1,000 (17 Rentals)

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Downtown Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cedar Falls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cedar Falls area of Cedar Falls, IA is a 4 Beds unit found at Residences at College Hill priced from $425. Park @ Nine23 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Falls apartments for rent in Cedar Falls, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at College HillPrivate 1-Bedroom Apartment in a Spacious 4-Bed...4BR,1BA$425
Park @ Nine23A11BR,1BA$850
University ManorLuxary Studio (June '25)Studio,1BA$888
Falls Edge StudiosStudio B REVStudio,1BA$900
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsTR 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Falls, IA

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Falls area is the $2.15 price per square foot XL 2 Bedroom @ 250 Model at River Place in the in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood starting from $3,433. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Falls apartment is the 2109 Walnut St Model at 2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cedar Falls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River PlaceXL 2 Bedroom @ 2502BR,2BA$2.15
2109 Walnut St, Unit WALNUT lower2109 Walnut St4BR,2BA$1.08
Residences at College HillLarge 4-Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Roommate...4BR,1BA$1.89
Thunder Ridge ApartmentsFurnished 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.56
The Residence @ Willow Falls1 Bed A w/Balcony1BR,1BA$2.31
Park @ Nine23A1_Reno1BR,1BA$1.65
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar FallsFurnished 1-Bed B1BR,1BA$3.05
Falls Edge StudiosStudio B REVStudio ,1BA$3.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Cedar Falls

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Cedar Falls?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Falls, IA with pricing that ranges from $425 to $3,433. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Cedar Falls ranging from $1,000 to $3,433.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Cedar Falls?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Cedar Falls ranges from $1,000 to $3,433 with an average monthly rent of $1,771.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Cedar Falls?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Cedar Falls range from $1,300 to $1,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $1,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $425.

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