Cedar Rapids, nicknamed the ‘City of Five Seasons,’ is the second-largest city in the state of Iowa, and it’s flourishing. The metropolitan population is nearly 140,000 people, but when combined with neighboring communities like Marion and Hiawatha, that number jumps to nearly 300,000.
Much of the city’s charm lies in its distinct neighborhoods. The vibrant NewBo District features a bustling city market, local shops, and boutiques, while the historic Czech Village offers year-round events, entertainment, and authentic dining. Nearby, historic residential pockets like Wellington Heights showcase the city’s architectural character, while the north side seamlessly transitions into Marion-adjacent neighborhoods known for their quiet streets and easy suburban access.
Together, these areas support a rich arts and cultural community with major attractions like the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Paramount Theatre, Orchestra Iowa, Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the African American Museum of Iowa.
Cedar Rapids is also a great place to watch sports. The city has various semi-pro teams, including the Cedar Rapids Kernels baseball team and a junior hockey team, the Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.
Looking for employment opportunities? Cedar Rapids is home to leading multinational company Collins Aerospace, trucking company CRST, leading life insurance and investments firm Transamerica, and the historic Quaker Oats mill.
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2 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,136
5720 Golden Ct NE Unit 55
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
5 beds, 3.5 bath
SqFt: 3,605
4322 Pioneer Trl
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
3 beds, 3 bath
SqFt: 2,900
3808 Richland Dr NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
2 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 2,436
2222 NE 1st Ave 601-602 Unit 601-602
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
2 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 950
2677 SW Fruitland Blvd.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
3 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 3,265
5351 Wild Rye Ct. SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
3 beds, 1.5 bath
SqFt: 1,930
2051 Brookland NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
3 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 972
1432 34TH NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
4 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 1,779
1131 16th St SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
4 beds, 1.5 bath
SqFt: 1,688
1960 2nd Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
2 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,464
4412 1st Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
4 beds, 2.5 bath
SqFt: 1,964
3109 Terry SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
3 beds, 1.5+ bath
SqFt: 1,776
1955 Blake SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
4 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 1,560
12016 Locust SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
3 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 987
1317 Memorial Dr
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
2 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 720
1727 Maple NW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
4 beds, 2 bath
SqFt: 1,562
3113 Clover SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
3 beds, 3.5 bath
SqFt: 3,431
3653 Cottage Grove SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
3 beds, 1 bath
SqFt: 864
3122 Carroll SE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
250 Holiday Rd
Coralville, IA 52241