1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (137 Rentals)

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1711 Lark Ln
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1711 Lark Ln

1711 Lark LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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505 Wellington St
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505 Wellington St

505 Wellington StWaterloo, 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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1953 Pinehurst Ln
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1953 Pinehurst Ln

1953 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, 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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827 W 3rd St
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827 W 3rd St

827 W 3rd StWaterloo, 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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5 Unit Building
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5 Unit Building

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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Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 27, 2026

There are currently 9 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $600 to $1,510. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Waterloo9$675$600

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 850 square feet priced from $1,460. Falls Edge Studios has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 846 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
State Street RiverfrontLofted Studio850 Sq Ft$1,460
Falls Edge Studios1-Bed C846 Sq Ft$1,200
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$850
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Poolside Balcony At ...675 Sq Ft$915
The Residence @ Willow Falls1 Bed A w/Balcony638 Sq Ft$1,475
Zion FlatsTop Floor Unit625 Sq Ft$1,390
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$625
Park @ Nine23A1559 Sq Ft$850
The Residences on College Hill1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment500 Sq Ft$895
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom478 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 27, 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 One-Bedroom Apartment Model at Brookside Apartments starting at $700 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,059. 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
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom Apartment$700
Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...$760
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$825
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$850
Park @ Nine23A1$850
Residences on College Hill1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment$895

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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 $1,059.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 850 square feet unit starting from $1,460 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 685 sq ft.

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