Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 16.8% of gross income.
Cedar Rapids rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Iowa state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Iowa cities have lower median rent than Cedar Rapids, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Cedar Rapids, IA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Median rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,288 a month. A typical physical therapist in Iowa earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 16.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Cedar Rapids?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Iowa (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Cedar Rapids's current median rent is $1,288/mo, which leaves a $1,005/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Cedar Rapids?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Iowa works roughly 29.2 hours a month to cover Cedar Rapids's median rent of $1,288.
Where is rent cheaper than Cedar Rapids for a physical therapist?
Nearby Iowa cities with lower median rent include Norwalk ($1,282/mo), Bettendorf ($1,280/mo), Bettendorf ($1,279/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.