Studio Apartment Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,288 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cedar Rapids
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 Rapids
Compare Cedar Rapids'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 (this page) | $720 |
| 11 | Sioux City | $740 |
| 12 | Burlington | $750 |
| 13 | Pella | $760 |
| 14 | Cedar Falls | $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 Rapids.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cedar Rapids |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion, IA | 9.7 mi | $640 | $-80 (-11%) |
| North Liberty, IA | 14.4 mi | $950 | +$230 (+32%) |
| Tiffin, IA | 18.5 mi | $870 | +$150 (+21%) |
| Coralville, IA | 19.6 mi | $790 | +$70 (+10%) |
| Iowa City, IA | 24.1 mi | $853 | +$133 (+18%) |
| Waterloo, IA | 56.4 mi | $663 | $-57 (-8%) |
| Cedar Falls, IA | 68.3 mi | $770 | +$50 (+7%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 77.8 mi | $710 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Davenport, IA | 79.6 mi | $698 | $-22 (-3%) |
| Rock Island, IL | 82.8 mi | $680 | $-40 (-6%) |
| Marshalltown, IA | 85.2 mi | $700 | $-20 (-3%) |
| Burlington, IA | 85.6 mi | $750 | +$30 (+4%) |
Studio rent in Cedar Rapids — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cedar Rapids?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is $720 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,288.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cedar Rapids?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $28,800 ($2,400/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cedar Rapids expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cedar Rapids's studio median of $720 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cedar Rapids rank for studio rent in Iowa?
Among the 32 cities in Iowa with studio data, Cedar Rapids ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cedar Rapids?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($640), Waterloo ($663), Dubuque ($710).