1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (124 Rentals)

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1003 Grant St
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1003 Grant St

1003 Grant 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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303 Courtland St
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303 Courtland St

303 Courtland StWaterloo, IA 50703
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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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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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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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929 Grant Ave
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929 Grant Ave

929 Grant AveWaterloo, IA 50702

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821 2nd St
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821 2nd St

821 2nd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Emerson
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Emerson

314 Randolph StWaterloo, IA 50701
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125 Western Ave
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125 Western Ave

125 Western AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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1311 Prospect Ave
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1311 Prospect Ave

1311 Prospect AveWaterloo, IA 50703
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5 Unit Building
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5 Unit Building

624-628 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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112 Leland Ave
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112 Leland Ave

112 Leland AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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1425 Franklin St
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1425 Franklin St

1425 Franklin StWaterloo, IA 50703
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505 Wellington St
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505 Wellington St

505 Wellington StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Roosevelt
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Roosevelt

200 E Arlington StWaterloo, IA 50703
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Heritage Homes
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Heritage Homes

1306 W Donald 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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1711 Lark Ln
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1711 Lark Ln

1711 Lark LnWaterloo, 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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1017 W 3rd St
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1017 W 3rd St

1017 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Wellington Manor
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Wellington Manor

314 Wellington 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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314 Lester St
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314 Lester St

314 Lester StWaterloo, IA 50703
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410 Thompson
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410 Thompson

410 ThompsonWaterloo, IA 50703

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Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: April 12, 2026

There are currently 7 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 Waterloo7$1,375$585

Largest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at State Street Riverfront in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood and is 1,123 square feet priced from $1,560. Falls Edge Studios has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 858 square feet and currently listed start at $1,250. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
State Street Riverfront1BR/1.0BA1,123 Sq Ft$1,560
Falls Edge Studios1-Bed E858 Sq Ft$1,250
Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living1 bedroom740 Sq Ft$861
University ManorSuite (NOW)722 Sq Ft$840
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$850
Edgemont Park ApartmentsEdgemont 1 bed/1 bath Garden Level675 Sq Ft$855
The Residence at Willow Falls1 Bed A627 Sq Ft$1,400
Zion FlatsTop Floor Unit625 Sq Ft$1,390
Park @ Nine23A3Psc614 Sq Ft$895
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$625

Cheapest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 12, 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 $760 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,179. 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...$760
University Manor1 BR/ 1 BA (NOW )$770
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$850
Edgemont Park ApartmentsEdgemont 1 bed/1 bath Garden Level$855
Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living1 bedroom$861
Park @ Nine23A3Psc$955
Falls Edge Studios1-Bed D$1,145

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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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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 $1,179.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 1,123 square feet unit starting from $1,560 at State Street Riverfront.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waterloo is currently 770 sq ft.

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