Studio Apartment Rent in Cedar Falls, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cedar Falls, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,264 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cedar Falls
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cedar Falls
Compare Cedar Falls's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knoxville | $640 |
| 2 | Marion | $640 |
| 3 | Waterloo | $663 |
| 4 | Fort Dodge | $670 |
| 5 | Davenport | $698 |
| 6 | Marshalltown | $700 |
| 7 | Dubuque | $710 |
| 8 | Newton | $710 |
| 9 | Boone | $720 |
| 10 | Cedar Rapids | $720 |
| 11 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 12 | Burlington | $750 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Cedar Falls (this page) | $770 |
| 15 | Coralville | $790 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Iowa
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ankeny | $1,135 |
| 2 | Johnston | $1,110 |
| 3 | Waukee | $1,090 |
| 4 | Urbandale | $1,045 |
| 5 | West Des Moines | $1,040 |
| 6 | Altoona | $1,010 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill | $1,000 |
| 8 | Norwalk | $990 |
| 9 | North Liberty | $950 |
| 10 | Ames | $935 |
| 11 | Grimes | $930 |
| 12 | Des Moines | $909 |
| 13 | Tiffin | $870 |
| 14 | Council Bluffs | $865 |
| 15 | Iowa City | $853 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cedar Falls.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cedar Falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | 12.5 mi | $663 | $-107 (-14%) |
| Marshalltown, IA | 43.9 mi | $700 | $-70 (-9%) |
| Newton, IA | 68 mi | $710 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 68.3 mi | $720 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Marion, IA | 71.5 mi | $640 | $-130 (-17%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 78.9 mi | $950 | +$180 (+23%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 79.8 mi | $870 | +$100 (+13%) |
| Pella, IA | 81.7 mi | $760 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Coralville, IA | 84 mi | $790 | +$20 (+3%) |
| Austin, MN | 86.7 mi | $720 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Ames, IA | 86.7 mi | $935 | +$165 (+21%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 89.7 mi | $853 | +$83 (+11%) |
Studio rent in Cedar Falls — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cedar Falls?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cedar Falls, Iowa is $770 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,264.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cedar Falls?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $30,800 ($2,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Falls expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar Falls's studio median of $770 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 7th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar Falls rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Cedar Falls ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cedar Falls?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Waterloo ($663), Marshalltown ($700), Newton ($710).