Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA
Across Cedar Rapids's 12 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,054 a month, with figures from $949–$1,188. The highest typical rent is in 52401 ($1,188) and the lowest in 52404 ($949). 5 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 7 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Linn County pay about 1.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $734 | $716–$961 | 12 |
| 1 bed | $806 | $603–$806 | 12 |
| 2 beds | $1,054 | $949–$1,188 | 12 |
| 3 beds | $1,459 | $1,276–$1,459 | 12 |
| 4 beds | $1,762 | $1,438–$1,762 | 12 |
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 Rapids ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About $1,054 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $949–$1,188. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About $806 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $603–$806. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About $1,459 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,276–$1,459. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About $734 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $716–$961. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- About $1,762 a month: the median of the typical rents in 12 ZIP codes, which range from $1,438–$1,762. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Cedar Rapids ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 52401 has the highest typical rent at $1,188 a month, and 52404 the lowest at $949.
- What is the property tax rate in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Linn County pay a typical 1.66% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 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 Rapids rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).