Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (29 Rentals)

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1716 D Ave NE

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318 18th St NE
1 Bedroom Apartments

318 18th St NE

318 18th St NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Westgate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westgate Apartments

802-816 15th Ave SWCedar Rapids, IA 52404
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1716 D Ave NE
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1716 D Ave NE

1716 D Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Westhill Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Westhill Apartments

1610 Seminole Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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906 C Ave NW
2 Bedroom Apartments

906 C Ave NW

906 C Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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North Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

North Ridge

1820 A Ave NECedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Cedar Crest Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

1100 O Ave NWCedar Rapids, IA 52405
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Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area of Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1810 A Ave NE priced from $545. 1716 D Ave NE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Downtown Cedar Rapids apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$545
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Harris Oak Hill Apartments1 Bedroom Restricted1BR,1BA$695
The Retreat on 6thBungalow1BR,1BA$725
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
Geneva TowersStudioStudio,1BA$743
Coventry LoftsCLM110321BR,1BA$850
Annex on the SquareCurrent (LIHTC)Studio,1BA$887
The Roosevelt1 Bedroom-Market1BR,1BA$896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA

As of March 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Cedar Rapids area is the $0.82 price per square foot CLM11032 Model at Coventry Lofts in the in the Young's Hill neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Downtown Cedar Rapids apartment is the 2 Bedroom Restricted Model at Harris Oak Hill Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Cedar Rapids apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Coventry LoftsCLM110321BR,1BA$0.82
Harris Oak Hill Apartments2 Bedroom Restricted2BR,2BA$1.05
1402 J St SW, Unit A1402 J St SW2BR,1BA$0.90
Rock Ridge CondominiumsTwo bedroom, One Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Cypress Pointe2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
136 21st Ave SW, Unit 4136 21st Ave SW2BR,1BA$1.00
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.85
1733 6th Ave SE, Unit Upper1733 6th Ave SE1BR,1BA$0.79
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA

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Best Local Schools in
Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA

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Getting Around the Downtown Cedar Rapids Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids is at Geneva Towers listed at $743.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartment is $545 at 1810 A Ave NE.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Cedar Rapids Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids is starting from $725 at C Street Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Downtown Cedar Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Cedar Rapids Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at and starts from $945.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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