Apartments for rent in Cedar Rapids, IA

Cedar Rapids, Iowa is a mid-size city with a population of approximately 129,000. The city's population, at an average age of just under 38, is younger than most cities in Iowa. The majority of residents own their homes in Cedar Rapids, and 30% of residents rent. The average rent of $767/month is a bit below the state average.

Compared to the national average (19%), Cedar Rapids has a relatively large concentration of residents older than 25 who have earned a Bachelor's or Associate's degree (23%). Further, 5% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Cedar Rapids: manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 24% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of about $71K, Cedar Rapids workers earn roughly the same as the average Iowa resident. Cedar Rapids's average income also is fairly average compared to the national level ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 19 minutes, shorter than most cities in the state, Cedar Rapids residents find that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, chosen by 49% of commuters, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.