Rent in Cedar Falls, IA
Across Cedar Falls's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,118 a month, with figures from $1,096–$1,140. The highest typical rent is in 50613 ($1,140) and the lowest in 50614 ($1,096). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Black Hawk County pay about 1.50% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $823 | $763–$883 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $868 | $838–$897 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,118 | $1,096–$1,140 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,331 | $1,260–$1,401 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,801 | $1,770–$1,832 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Cedar Falls ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cedar Falls, IA?
- About $1,118 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,096–$1,140. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cedar Falls, IA?
- About $868 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $838–$897. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cedar Falls, IA?
- About $1,331 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$1,401. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cedar Falls, IA?
- About $823 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $763–$883. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cedar Falls, IA?
- About $1,801 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,770–$1,832. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Cedar Falls ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 50613 has the highest typical rent at $1,140 a month, and 50614 the lowest at $1,096.
- What is the property tax rate in Cedar Falls, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Black Hawk County pay a typical 1.50% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Cedar Falls rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).