Downtown Cedar Falls

Cedar Falls, IA

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Downtown Cedar Falls - Cedar Falls, IA

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The charming center of Cedar Falls

Charming Historic Close-Knit Walkable Scenic Vibrant

Downtown Cedar Falls is a vibrant community brimming with small-town charm. The community exudes a classic Main Street atmosphere, with a slew of independent restaurants, specialty shops, bars, and entertainment venues in historic brick buildings.

Residents in Downtown Cedar Falls enjoy quick access to Main Street’s many commercial offerings as well as outdoor amenities like Overman Park, Washington Park, and the Riverside Trail alongside the Cedar River. The community is also just a short drive away from George Wyth State Park, the University of Northern Iowa, and College Square Mall.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Cedar Falls is $1,168 for a studio, $1,305 for one bedroom, and $1,306 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Cedar Falls has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 619 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,168/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 648 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,305/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 998 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,306/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

82

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Washington Park
  • Cedar Falls Historical Society
  • Overman Park
  • Peter Melendy Park
  • Ice House Museum

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