
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (50 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Area area of Cedar Rapids.


Village

1733 6th Ave SE, Unit Upper

1716 D Ave NE

1515 Washington Ave SE

OakLee Apartment Homes

Forest Ridge Apartments

1317 Oakland Rd NE

1560 4th Ave SE

Crestwood Ridge Apartments

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Apache Park

Harris Oak Hill Apartments

2050 Edgewood Rd NW

1611 Center Point Rd NE

2040 Edgewood Rd NW

317 8th St SE

The Roosevelt

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones

906 C Ave NW

Northview Apartments

Windsor on the River

The Retreat on 6th

Geneva Towers

157 13th Ave SW

Overlook 380

(55+ only) Commonwealth Senior Apartments
Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northwest Area Studio Apartments | $1,002 | $625 | $1,395 |
Northwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,062 | $535 | $1,479 |
Northwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $565 | $1,795 |
Northwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $829 | $1,970 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Area 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 Northwest Area apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1810 A Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $545 |
1716 D Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
The Gardens | OG 1br basement | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
Forest Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
OakLee Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Crestwood Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $689 |
Harris Oak Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
Northview Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Area, IA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Area 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 Northwest Area apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Crestwood Ridge Apartments starting at $689 with a $0.76 price per square foot in the Young's Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Area apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Coventry Lofts | CLM11032 | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Crestwood Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Kimberly Square | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
136 21st Ave SW, Unit 4 | 136 21st Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Overlook 380 | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
1716 D Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.85 |
1733 6th Ave SE, Unit Upper | 1733 6th Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
1810 A Ave NE | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Harrison Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Roosevelt Middle School
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Best Local Schools in Northwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Harrison Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Roosevelt Middle School
School data provided by Great Schools
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Central Cedar Rapids, IA. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Northwest Area Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
57 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
24 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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 Northwest Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Area is under $725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Area?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Area is 1810 A Ave NE which is listed at $545, while the average apartment in Northwest Area costs $1,395.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Area?
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 28 regular apartments in Northwest Area 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 Northwest Area?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Area have an average cost of $180 which is $1,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Area.
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