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ZIP 52403

Pop. 22,551·Linn County·30th most expensive ZIP in Iowa
Median rent (all units)
$1,215/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$750
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 52403 · $1,215
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$740
1 BR
$820
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,580/yr
At $1,215/mo median
Location
StateIA
CountyLinn County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52403 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,551
Median income
$74,703
Median age
45
Renters
23%
Age distribution
20.7%
18.4%
21.8%
13.8%
25.4%
Under 1820.7%
18–3418.4%
35–5421.8%
55–6413.8%
65+25.4%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
85.6%
White85.6%
Black7%
Hispanic2.9%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
20.2%
34.5%
40.9%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
77%
23%
Owner77%
Renter23%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 52403 in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,765 → $74,703
up 8.6%
Population
24,789 → 22,551
down 9.0%
Renter share
23% → 23%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.5% → 40.9%
+3.4 pts
Median age
41.2 → 45
+3.8 yrs

Median household income grew from $68,765 to $74,703 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 24,789 to 22,551 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.5% to 40.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 52403 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,215/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($74,703/yr), ZIP 52403 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 52403?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 52403 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is $1,215. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 52403 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 52403's median rent of $1,215/mo is $750 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 52403 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52403 falls in the middle range for Iowa, ranking #30 out of 55 ZIPs at $1,215/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52403?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,215/mo in ZIP 52403. The local median household income is $74,703/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52403?

Rent in ZIP 52403 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 52403 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 52403 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,215/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($74,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 52403 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 52403 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23% of ZIP 52403 households are renters, while 77% are owner-occupied. ZIP 52403 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 52403 compare to the rest of Cedar Rapids?

ZIP 52403 is more affordable than Cedar Rapids overall. At $1,215/mo, it's $73 below the Cedar Rapids citywide median of $1,288/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 52403 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 52403 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,215/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 52403's median household income ($74,703/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 52403 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.8%
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