Cedar Falls, IA Rent History

120 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,264
1-year change
-6.0%
$-81/mo
5-year change
+9.9%
$114/mo
10-year change
+30.2%
$293/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cedar Falls

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$971/mo0.0%
2017$1,042/mo+7.3%+7.3%
2018$1,047/mo+0.5%+7.8%
2019$1,074/mo+2.6%+10.6%
2020$1,096/mo+2.0%+12.9%
2021$1,139/mo+3.9%+17.3%
2022$1,198/mo+5.2%+23.4%
2023$1,243/mo+3.8%+28.0%
2024$1,307/mo+5.1%+34.6%
2025$1,344/mo+2.8%+38.4%
2026$1,393/mo+3.6%+43.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cedar Falls changed since 2016?

Median rent in Cedar Falls, IA was $971 in 2016-07 and is $1,264 as of 2026-06 — a change of $293 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 +9.9% ($114 per month). The current median is $1,264.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cedar Falls, IA has changed +30.2% ($293 per month). It is now $1,264.

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

Year over year, median rent in Cedar Falls, IA has decreased -6.0% ($-81/mo). Current median: $1,264.

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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.