1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (90 Rentals)

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1937 Pinehurst Ln
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1937 Pinehurst Ln

1937 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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Crossroads Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossroads Square

1820 E Ridgeway AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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Wellington Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wellington Manor

314 Wellington StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Colonial Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Apartments

801-811 W 4th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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Emerson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Emerson

314 Randolph StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Heritage Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage Homes

1306 W Donald StWaterloo, IA 50703
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716 Randolph St
1 Bedroom Apartments

716 Randolph St

716 Randolph StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1311 Prospect Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1311 Prospect Ave

1311 Prospect AveWaterloo, IA 50703
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Roosevelt
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Roosevelt

200 E Arlington StWaterloo, IA 50703
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410 Thompson
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410 Thompson

410 ThompsonWaterloo, IA 50703
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1003 Grant St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1003 Grant St

1003 Grant StWaterloo, IA 50702
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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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229 Oaklawn Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

229 Oaklawn Ave

229 Oaklawn AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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303 Courtland St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 Courtland St

303 Courtland StWaterloo, IA 50703
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224-228 South St
1 Bedroom Apartments

224-228 South St

224-228 South 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
1 Bedroom Apartments

428 Center St

428 Center StWaterloo, IA 50703
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3769 W 9th St
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3769 W 9th St

3769 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1953 Pinehurst Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1953 Pinehurst Ln

1953 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701

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1711 Lark Ln
1 Bedroom Apartments

1711 Lark Ln

1711 Lark LnWaterloo, IA 50701

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Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 04, 2025

There are currently 16 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $625 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 Waterloo16$1,250$625

Largest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at The Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 820 square feet priced from $1,300. Union at North Crossing has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 690 square feet and currently listed start at $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grand CrossingFurnished Loft @ Grand Crossing820 Sq Ft$1,300
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath690 Sq Ft$900
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Poolside Balcony At ...675 Sq Ft$845
Park Avenue LoftsMezzanine Loft - AVAILABLE NOW!649 Sq Ft$1,300
The Residence @ Willow Falls1 Bed A w/Balcony638 Sq Ft$1,475
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$675
Park @ Nine23A2sc_RENO608 Sq Ft$1,025
Art Bloc1A534 Sq Ft$1,250

Cheapest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model starting from $675 at Meadow Ridge Apartments . The second most affordable Waterloo 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2610 College St - Cedar Falls starting at $700 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,105. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$675
2610 College St - Cedar Falls1BR/1.0BA$700
1106-1110 Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...$750
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment At Top Rated Edgemont Par...$845
Park @ Nine23A1_Reno$899
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$900
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!$1,150
Art Bloc1B$1,250

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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

Waterloo, IA
Population: 67,798

Ranked #539

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Waterloo, IA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $675.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is $1,105.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 820 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at The 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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.