1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (132 Rentals)

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1711 Lark Ln
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1711 Lark Ln

1711 Lark LnWaterloo, IA 50701

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1953 Pinehurst Ln
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1953 Pinehurst Ln

1953 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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131 Leland Ave
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131 Leland Ave

131 Leland AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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229 Oaklawn Ave
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229 Oaklawn Ave

229 Oaklawn AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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303 Courtland St
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303 Courtland St

303 Courtland StWaterloo, IA 50703
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224-228 South St
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224-228 South St

224-228 South StWaterloo, IA 50701
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618-620 W 3rd St
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618-620 W 3rd St

618-620 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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929 Grant Ave
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929 Grant Ave

929 Grant AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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624-628 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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1241 South St
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1241 South St

1241 South StWaterloo, IA 50702

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428 Center St
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428 Center St

428 Center StWaterloo, IA 50703
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811 W 3rd St
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811 W 3rd St

811 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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258 Western Ave
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258 Western Ave

258 Western AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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410 Thompson
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410 Thompson

410 ThompsonWaterloo, IA 50703
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1003 Grant St
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1003 Grant St

1003 Grant StWaterloo, IA 50702
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102 South St
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102 South St

102 South StWaterloo, IA 50701
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701-709 W 7th St
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701-709 W 7th St

701-709 W 7th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1113 Mulberry St
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1113 Mulberry St

1113 Mulberry StWaterloo, IA 50703
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314 Lester St
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314 Lester St

314 Lester StWaterloo, IA 50703

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Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 25, 2026

There are currently 15 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $585 to $1,800. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Waterloo15$1,310$585

Largest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 925 square feet priced from $1,410. Park Avenue Lofts The Temple has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 826 square feet and currently listed start at $1,200. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Grand Crossing1 Bed - 1 Bath - Larger (1B)925 Sq Ft$1,410
Park Avenue Lofts The TempleLoft826 Sq Ft$1,200
Kingswood PlaceHuge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in...737 Sq Ft$775
University ManorSuite (Aug '26)722 Sq Ft$895
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...675 Sq Ft$895
The Residence @ Willow Falls1 Bed A w/Balcony638 Sq Ft$1,475
Zion FlatsGround Level Unit625 Sq Ft$1,350
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$625
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom478 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model starting from $625 at Meadow Ridge Apartments . The second most affordable Waterloo 1 Bedroom is the Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... Model at Kent Circle starting at $745 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,109. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$625
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...$745
Kingswood PlaceHuge Updated One Bedroom Apartment with Walk-in...$775
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$800
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (Aug '25)$815
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$825
The Residences on College Hill1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment$895
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...$895
Park Avenue Lofts The TempleLoft$1,200

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Waterloo Overview

Black Hawk County, located in Iowa, is a beautiful part of the country. One of the jewels is Waterloo, IA, which is the county seat. Waterloo is not far from Cedar Falls, however, it still has beautiful living opportunities in its own right. If you are looking for apartments in Waterloo, Iowa, what do you need to know about this area? Take a look at some important information and find the best Waterloo apartments in the region.á

Why live in Waterloo, IA?

There are lots of reasons why people choose to live in the beautiful area of Waterloo. First, traffic is relatively light, allowing people to spend more time doing what they love instead of sitting in traffic. Next, the cost of living in Waterloo is very low. That is because real estate is not that expensive. Finally, there are lots of friendly people who live in Waterloo as well. Lots of people are willing to help each other out, making Waterloo a beautiful place for young professionals and family.á

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K.c • 4+ years in Waterloo

May 24, 2026

I'm sorry, the only reason I haven't moved out of state is because of my grown kids, grandkids and my mom Waterloo isn't very safe at night anywhere...it's really boring.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterloo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waterloo is at Meadow Ridge Apartments listed at $625.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is $1,109.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 925 square feet unit starting from $1,410 at Grand Crossing.

What is the average size for Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waterloo is currently 962 sq ft.

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