UNI Apartments and Houses in Cedar Falls Near Campus

Renting Apartments Near The University of Northern Iowa

Basically, there are two rental seasons for students at Northern Iowa.

If you're searching for houses for rent near the University of Northern Iowa, with four bedrooms and a great price point, you'll want to start contacting landlords as early as October. That’s right. A month or two after you move in, you’ll have to start looking for next year. Such is the life of a college student. Most students that are living with friends get their lease signed before the end of the first semester.

But if you're interested in a UNI apartment that’s a little further out, or with one roommate or less, you'll be able to find a good place through March.

Rent Prices in Cedar Falls, IA

One of the best things about living off-campus in a house or apartment near the University of Northern Iowa is how affordable it can be. If you're willing to put up with a few roommates, you can find fantastic housing in the Cedar Valley for less than $400 per month and even as cheap as $225 per month. Yeah, you may not be in a major metropolitan city and you’re not on a coast or anything, but the rent prices can’t be beaten. No matter what, if you start looking in October, you'll find something great and avoid breaking the bank.

How much do studio apartments near the University of Northern Iowa cost
The average rent for a studio apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $772.

How much do 1 bedroom apartments near the University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $734.

How much do 2 bedroom apartments near the University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $526.

How much do 3 bedroom apartments near the University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $402.

How much do 4 bedroom apartments near the University of Northern Iowa cost?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $365.

How much do 5+ bedroom apartments for rent near the University of Northern Iowa cost?
While there will be some differences in price points depending on if you’re looking for a 5 or a 10 bedroom rental, the average rent for a 5+ bedroom apartment in Cedar Falls, IA is $331.

Check out our list of top-rated landlords near the University of Northern Iowa to begin your search:

Rent Cedar Valley

Reviews of Rent Cedar Valley center on the superior maintenance and communication they offer, which is incredible when considering the vast number of properties the company maintains. Multiple reviewers commented on how long they’ve been renting with Rent Cedar Valley, with one reviewer mentioning she’d been at RCV properties for over five years!

Cedar Valley Property Management

CVPM is all service. They take care of residents and management is very hands-on with any concerns. They have a variety of houses and apartments throughout Cedar Falls that cater to both undergrads and grad students at Northern Iowa.

Thunder Ridge

Unexpected move-out? No problem. The management at Thunder Ridge understands that sometimes things happen that aren’t always in our control. A landlord whose sole focus isn’t revolved around draining you of every penny you have is always something that should be appreciated.

The University Manor Apartments are quite literally a home away from home. The warm welcomes and friendly staff do a great job in making everyone feel like they are a top priority.

Hillcrest Park Apartments

Living somewhere nice doesn’t always have to be expensive. The Hillcrest Park Apartments understands that having an affordable rent doesn’t mean that there needs to be a cut-back anywhere else. They pride themselves on providing top-notch service.

Hidden Valley Apartments

Do you like coffee? Pastries? If you said yes to both of those questions and are considering renting from Hidden Valley Apartments, you’ve made the right choice. Courtesy of the super-friendly staff, there’s coffee and pastries in the central office 24/7 for tenants.

University Mills Apartments

Nothing is better than being appreciated by your landlord. With giveaway prizes, free food, and coffee, it’s clear that University Mills values their tenants. The social atmosphere also allows for residents to get out of the house and do something other than attend class. 

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Life at University of Northern Iowa

College Hill is a strip of bars located on College Street (appropriately enough), where many students hang out on the weekends. It's basically UNI social headquarters once classes are out, especially for students over 21.

The Big Woods Lake Recreation Area is a popular sojourn for students interested in kayaking, camping, hiking and more outdoor activities.

And while Cedar Falls isn't a famous party town by any stretch of the imagination, you’ll still be able to hit up football games and tailgate. Northern Iowa has turned out some impressive football talents over the years, like Kurt Warner, David Johnson and Bryce Paup. The team is Division I-AA and almost always good.

If you’re not much for sports, it can take some work to find out what there is to do on any given weekend. Your best bet is to make some friends early on in the dorms and latch on close to them. They'll be your bar compatriots eventually and help you find out where you need to be on College Hill on a Saturday night.

Things To Do in Cedar Falls, IA

With just 13,000 students, Northern Iowa doesn't really dominate the entire city in which it is housed, the way some larger universities do. But UNI still passes what we call “The Wikipedia Test.” When you look at the Wikipedia page for Cedar Falls, within the first paragraph the University of Northern Iowa is mentioned. Make no mistake, Cedar Falls still has the feel of a college town, especially on basketball game days.

The Panthers have made six NCAA tournaments since 2004 and advanced to the Sweet 16 in 2010. So it's worth your while to make it to a few men's basketball games.

To learn more about Northern Iowa, check out our blog posts about cedar falls and the official University of Northern Iowa Website