ZIP Code · IA

ZIP 52404

Part of Cedar Rapids, IA

Pop. 42,958·Linn County·20th most expensive ZIP in Iowa

Median rent (all units)

$1,310/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$622

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 52404 · $1,310

More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$740

1 BR

$830

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 52404 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Iowa

Rent in ZIP 52404 changed +15.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 11 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,870) is $1,547 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,500); a 4-bedroom is $1,810.

Rank in Cedar Rapids

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Cedar Rapids.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 52405, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,134/mo), about $2,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 52404. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,720/yr

At $1,310/mo median

Location

CityCedar Rapids

StateIA

CountyLinn County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.1% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 52404 (Cedar Rapids, IA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

42,958

Median income

$61,870

Median age

33.8

Renters

33.9%

Age distribution

22.6%

29.2%

24.4%

13.2%

Under 1822.6%

18–3429.2%

35–5424.4%

55–6410.7%

65+13.2%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

75.1%

White75.1%

Black12%

Hispanic6.6%

Asian1%

Other5.4%

Education (25+)

34.9%

36%

23.1%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma34.9%

Some college36%

Bachelor's+23.1%

Housing tenure

66.1%

33.9%

Owner66.1%

Renter33.9%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 52404 in Cedar Rapids, IA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$914 → $1,310

up 43.3%

Income

$59,041 → $61,870

up 4.8%

Population

40,474 → 42,958

up 6.1%

Renter share

31.7% → 33.9%

+2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

23.2% → 23.1%

-0.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 52404 in Cedar Rapids, IA stood at $914 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,310, reflecting a 43.3% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,041 in 2021 to $61,870 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.1% since 2021, moving from about 40,474 residents to roughly 42,958. Renters now make up 33.9% of households, compared with 31.7% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 52404 in Cedar Rapids, IA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 52404 covers Cedar Rapids, IA. The median rent here is $1,310/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($61,870/yr), ZIP 52404 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 52404?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,310/mo in ZIP 52404. The local median household income is $61,870/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 52404?

Rent in ZIP 52404 has risen 15.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 52404 compare to other ZIPs in Iowa?

ZIP 52404 is in the middle among Iowa ZIP codes for rent, ranking #20 of 54 at $1,310/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 52404 changed +15.1%, against a typical +4.3% across the 45 Iowa ZIP codes Zillow tracks.