Oakhill Jackson

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Oakhill Jackson - Cedar Rapids, IA

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In the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids overlooking the Cedar River, Oakhill Jackson is in the center of the action. The community features diverse housing options, a thriving arts and entertainment district, and plenty of local businesses, along with several parks and recreation centers. Historic brickstones house small apartments in the center of Oakhill Jackson, and modern lofts provide chic accommodations in the artsy NewBo district to the south.

After moving to Oakhill Jackson, head to NewBo City Market on weekends to browse handmade wares and locally-grown produce. The market features fresh pasta, artisan jewelry, and unique local eateries, as well as a community garden and kitchen. Across the street, Brewhemia serves some of the area's best coffee, making it a favorite spot for a quick lunch.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Oakhill Jackson is $1,395 for a studio, $1,246 for one bedroom, and $1,532 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Oakhill Jackson has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 987 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,395/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 687 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,246/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,028 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,532/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

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.

30

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

56

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
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park
  • Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center
  • Palisades-Dow Observatory

Airports

  • The Eastern Iowa

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Methodology

† 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.