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

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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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Apartments of Oakland Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Apartments of Oakland Rd

1112 Oakland Rd 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 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$699
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$725
Geneva TowerStudio 061Studio,1BA$770
The Roosevelt2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$796
Coventry LoftsCLM110321BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids, IA

As of April 13, 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
NewBo Ivy2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
Cypress Pointe2 Beds 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.03
C Street Townhomes2 bedrrom -side by side townhome2BR,2BA$0.84
1716 D Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.85
The Retreat on 6thBungalow1BR,1BA$1.08
1810 A Ave NE1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.88
1231 2nd Ave SE, Unit Apartment1231 2nd Ave SE1BR,1BA$1.25
814 3rd Ave SE, Unit 3814 3rd Ave SE1BR,1BA$0.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, IA

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Cedar Rapids is under $850.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids is 1810 A Ave NE which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Downtown Cedar Rapids costs $1,322.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Cedar Rapids?

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 19 regular apartments in Downtown Cedar Rapids that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

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