Cedar Rapids, IA Rent History

133 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,274
1-year change
+14.4%
$160/mo
5-year change
+41.9%
$376/mo
10-year change
+66.5%
$509/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cedar Rapids

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$738/mo—0.0%
2016$758/mo+2.7%+2.7%
2017$770/mo+1.6%+4.3%
2018$780/mo+1.3%+5.7%
2019$805/mo+3.2%+9.1%
2020$824/mo+2.4%+11.7%
2021$879/mo+6.7%+19.1%
2022$923/mo+5.0%+25.1%
2023$979/mo+6.1%+32.7%
2024$1,025/mo+4.7%+38.9%
2025$1,062/mo+3.6%+43.9%
2026$1,200/mo+13.0%+62.6%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cedar Rapids changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA was $738 in 2015-08 and is $1,274 as of 2026-09 — a change of $536 per month over 11 years.

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

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed +41.9% ($376 per month). The current median is $1,274.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed +66.5% ($509 per month). It is now $1,274.

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

Year over year, median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA has increased +14.4% ($160/mo). Current median: $1,274.

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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.