Cedar Rapids, IA Rent History

130 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,288
1-year change
+17.9%
$196/mo
5-year change
+40.3%
$370/mo
10-year change
+64.9%
$507/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Cedar Rapids

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$767/mo0.0%
2016$781/mo+1.8%+1.8%
2017$799/mo+2.3%+4.2%
2018$808/mo+1.1%+5.3%
2019$830/mo+2.7%+8.2%
2020$855/mo+3.0%+11.5%
2021$907/mo+6.1%+18.3%
2022$950/mo+4.7%+23.9%
2023$1,007/mo+6.0%+31.3%
2024$1,047/mo+4.0%+36.5%
2025$1,082/mo+3.3%+41.1%
2026$1,227/mo+13.4%+60.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Cedar Rapids changed since 2015?

Median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA was $767 in 2015-08 and is $1,288 as of 2026-06 — a change of $521 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 +40.3% ($370 per month). The current median is $1,288.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed +64.9% ($507 per month). It is now $1,288.

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

Year over year, median rent in Cedar Rapids, IA has increased +17.9% ($196/mo). Current median: $1,288.

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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.