Cedar Falls, IA Rent History

123 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,405
1-year change
+4.6%
$62/mo
5-year change
+23.4%
$266/mo
10-year change
+44.8%
$435/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cedar Falls

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$953/mo—0.0%
2017$1,023/mo+7.3%+7.3%
2018$1,028/mo+0.5%+7.9%
2019$1,055/mo+2.6%+10.7%
2020$1,078/mo+2.2%+13.1%
2021$1,121/mo+4.0%+17.6%
2022$1,180/mo+5.3%+23.8%
2023$1,226/mo+3.9%+28.6%
2024$1,291/mo+5.3%+35.5%
2025$1,338/mo+3.6%+40.4%
2026$1,367/mo+2.2%+43.4%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cedar Falls changed since 2016?

Median rent in Cedar Falls, IA was $953 in 2016-07 and is $1,405 as of 2026-09 — a change of $452 per month over 10 years.

How much has Cedar Falls rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cedar Falls, IA has changed +23.4% ($266 per month). The current median is $1,405.

What has rent in Cedar Falls done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cedar Falls, IA has changed +44.8% ($435 per month). It is now $1,405.

Is rent in Cedar Falls going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Cedar Falls, IA has increased +4.6% ($62/mo). Current median: $1,405.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.