Southwest Area

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Southwest Area - Cedar Rapids, IA

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Split by I-380 and sitting just southwest of the Cedar River, the Southwest area of Cedar Rapids attracts residents with its under-three-mile proximity to downtown and easy access to major roadways. Area apartments provide opportunities to live in exciting urban spaces, along the river or overlooking the neighborhood's green spaces. Jones Memorial Park on Wilson Avenue SW provides numerous recreational opportunities for locals, including a top-notch golf course, a swimming pool, a soccer field, a disc golf course, and tennis courts along with walking paths, picnic pavilions, and playgrounds.

Residents of the Southwest Area don't have to venture into the city proper to find unique dining experiences. Los Compadres on 6th Street SW provides authentic Mexican fare, while Pei's Mandarin on the same stretch proffers Japanese, Korean, and Chinese cuisine. Cel-Red Supper Club on 16th Ave SW draws in crowds with classic American food. Drop Inn Resale, a thrift store on J Street SW, specializes in selling new-to-you merchandise.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Southwest Area is $665 for one bedroom, $797 for two bedrooms, and $1,160 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Area has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 645 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $665/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 875 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $797/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,008 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

22

Minimal Transit

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

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Somewhat Bikeable

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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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Indian Creek Nature Center
  • Palisades-Kepler State Park
  • Palisades-Dow Observatory

Airports

  • The Eastern Iowa

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