Rent by ZIP code in Cedar Rapids
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52401 | Linn County | $1,601 | +23% |
| 52404 | Linn County | $1,310 | 0% |
| 52402 | Linn County | $1,306 | 0% |
| 52405 | Linn County | $1,134 | -13% |
| 52403 | Linn County | $1,108 | -15% |
Rent by bedroom count in Cedar Rapids
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Linn County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $734 | -0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $806 | -1.2% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,054 | -1.6% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,459 | -2.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,762 | -1.9% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent across Linn County is $1,262 as of September 2026. That is up 14.1% from a year earlier and up 38.0% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Linn County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $919 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $975 | +6.1% |
| 2023 | $1,032 | +5.8% |
| 2024 | $1,059 | +2.7% |
| 2025 | $1,134 | +7.1% |
| 2026 (through September) | $1,262 | +11.3% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Cedar Rapids rent questions
- What is the average rent in Cedar Rapids, IA?
- Typical asking rent in Cedar Rapids is $1,306 a month as of September 2026, across 5 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,108 to $1,601.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Cedar Rapids?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Linn County is $1,054 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $806 and a three bedroom is $1,459. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Cedar Rapids?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Linn County is $1,262 as of September 2026, up 14.1% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Cedar Rapids?
- ZIP 52403 has the lowest typical asking rent in Cedar Rapids at $1,108 a month, compared with $1,306 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Cedar Rapids?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Cedar Rapids rent of $1,306, that is about $3,918 a month, or $47,016 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Cedar Rapids sits in the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.