Rose Cottage Villas
8501-8614 Prairie View Ln SW,
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
$1,695 - $1,850 | 2 Beds
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
Area Guide
Amenities and gratitude highlight the City of Five Seasons.
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Vibrant
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Artistic
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Cultured
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Laidback
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Stretched along the banks of the Cedar River, about 100 miles northeast of Des Moines, Cedar Rapids is the second largest city in Iowa and the largest corn-processing city in the world. Nicknamed the City of Five Seasons, Cedar Rapids residents take time to appreciate everyday beauty, resulting in an intangible fifth season dedicated to enjoying life.
Cedar Rapids has all the amenities of a larger city without the hassle. Renting in Cedar Rapids affords you the opportunity to visit a host of diverse museums such as the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the African American Museum of Iowa, and the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. You can also watch a play at Paramount Theater, walk the trails along the Cedar River, tour the historic Brucemore, take the kids to the petting zoo at Bever Park, see the Kernels play ball at the Veterans Memorial Stadium, attend the Maple Syrup Festival at Indian Creek Nature Center, and have a tasty meal at NewBo City Market.
Convenience to the 380 and Eastern Iowa Airport makes commuting and traveling from Cedar Rapids simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, IA is $760 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $983 for two bedrooms, and $1,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cedar Rapids has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
635 Sq Ft
House
$1,437/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,053/month
674 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,603/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Cedar Rapids, IA is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Cedar Rapids is 30.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $760 - $1,240. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 3.1% more for utilities, and 1.0% less for transportation.
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Transportation
50
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
23
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
46
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
591 Students
7
Public
Grades PK-5
529 Students
7
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
467 Students
7
Bowman Woods Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
439 Students
6
Prairie Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
402 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
713 Students
6
Public
Grades 7-9
1,324 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
578 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
448 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
510 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,714 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,291 Students
3
Public
Grades 10-12
1,298 Students
2
Public
Grades 9-12
1,543 Students
1
Public
Grades K-12
38 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Indian Creek Nature Center
- Palisades-Kepler State Park
- Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center
Military Bases
Airports
- The Eastern Iowa
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.