Downtown Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Downtown Cedar Rapids - Cedar Rapids, IA

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A charming neighborhood on the river

River Arts Business Culture Scenic Parks Walkable

Divided in half by the Cedar River, Downtown Cedar Rapids is an attractive city with scenic views. It is also a commercial hub, containing several Fortune 500 companies and serving as a major center of corn processing. Major employers include Quaker Oats, Rockwell Collins, Hy-Vee, and Transamerica. Downtown Cedar Rapids features several landmarks, including the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, the Cedar Rapids Ice Arena, the Paramount Theater, the History Center, and Theatre Cedar Rapids.

If you plan to move to Cedar Rapids, you’ll enjoy a variety of events, including the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers’ Market, Market After Dar, EntreFEST, and the Next Gen Summit. The city also features several parks totaling more than 3,300 acres. Downtown parks include Riverfront Park, Plaza Park, and Riverside Park.

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids is $798 for a studio, $910 for one bedroom, $1,182 for two bedrooms, and $1,131 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Cedar Rapids has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 555 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $798/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 631 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $910/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 941 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,182/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,375 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,131/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

75

Very Walkable

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

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Indian Creek Nature Center
  • Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park

Airports

  • The Eastern Iowa

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