
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Area Cedar Rapids, IA from $400 (24 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Southwest Area area of Cedar Rapids.


814 3rd Ave SE, Unit 3

Cedar Rapids Brickstone

Village

401 7th Ave SW

Cedar River Tower Apartments

Harris Oak Hill Apartments

317 8th St SE

Oak Hill Jackson Brickstones
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126 21st Ave SW, Unit 2

The Retreat on 6th

Geneva Tower

The Roosevelt
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1043 5th Ave SE

1334 C St SW
Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Area?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Area Studio Apartments | $958 | $690 | $1,395 |
Southwest Area 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,109 | $525 | $1,479 |
Southwest Area 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $565 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Area 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $945 | $1,905 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southwest Area Neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Area Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Area area of Cedar Rapids, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Harris Oak Hill Apartments priced from $695. C Street Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Southwest Area apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Harris Oak Hill Apartments | 1 Bedroom Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
The Retreat on 6th | Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Geneva Tower | Studio 061 | Studio,1BA | $770 |
Coventry Lofts | CLM11032 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Area, IA
As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Area 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 Southwest 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 |
Harris Oak Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom Restricted | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
Wheatland Condos | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Cypress Pointe | 2 Beds 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
126 21st Ave SW, Unit 2 | 126 21st Ave SW | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Westgate Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
C Street Townhomes | 2 bedrrom -side by side townhome | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
NewBo Ivy | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
The Retreat on 6th | Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
814 3rd Ave SE, Unit 3 | 814 3rd Ave SE | 1BR,1BA | $0.89 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Ranked #3
Among neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Southwest Area, Cedar Rapids, IA
Wilson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson High School
Wilson Middle School
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Getting Around the Southwest Area Neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, IA
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
22 / 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 Southwest Area Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Area?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Area is under $960.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Area?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Area is Harris Oak Hill Apartments which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Southwest Area costs $1,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest 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 18 regular apartments in Southwest Area that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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