What is the average apartment size in Cedar Rapids?

The average size for a Cedar Rapids, IA apartment is 884 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,073 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Cedar Rapids?

In Cedar Rapids, studios rent for $1,031 per month, one-bedroom units average $903 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,109 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,311 per month

What is the average apartment size in Cedar Rapids?

The typical apartment in Cedar Rapids offers about 884 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Cedar Rapids?

Studio apartments in Cedar Rapids average 580 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 674 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 938 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,111 sq. ft.

Cedar Rapids, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cedar Rapids?

The typical rent budget in Cedar Rapids ranges from to per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cedar Rapids?

In Cedar Rapids, 32% of households rent while 68% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cedar Rapids is $1,073, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

Studio Apartments at $1,031 offer the most budget-friendly option with 580 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 674 square feet for $903, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,109 offer 938 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,111 sq ft) for $1,311, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,073	884 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,031	580 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$903	674 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,109	938 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,311	1,111 sq. ft.

Cedar Rapids, IA rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Cedar Rapids, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Cedar Rapids, IA (51%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cedar Rapids, IA?

18,721 or 32% of the households in Cedar Rapids, IA are renter-occupied while 40,149 or 68% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Hiawatha	$1,050
Marion	$838

Cedar Rapids | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Hiawatha is 25% higher than in Marion

$1,050

Hiawatha rent is 2% lower than Cedar Rapids average

Average Rent $1,050

$838

Marion rent is 22% lower than Cedar Rapids average

Average Rent $838

How Cedar Rapids Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cedar Rapids	$1,073
Des Moines	$1,096
Davenport	$992
West Des Moines	$1,228
Waukee	$1,404
Ankeny	$1,361
Council Bluffs	$1,245
Iowa City	$1,497
Ames	$1,370
Bettendorf	$1,316
Marion	$838
Coralville, IA	$1,346
Tiffin, IA	$1,688
Hiawatha, IA	$1,050
North Liberty, IA	$1,612

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cedar Rapids apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.