
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA from $600 (51 Rentals)


303 Franklin St

1515 1/2 Franklin St

910 Mulberry St

Meadow Ridge Apartments

3609 Joan Dr

Le Chateau

721-721 W 11th St

225 Miriam Dr

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727-727 W 11th St

4th Street Manor

414 Cottage St

1703 Lafayette St

235 Madison St

307 Riehl St

137 Western Ave

1254 W Mullan Ave

Park Pointe Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments
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219 Madison St

203 Sumner St

Camelot Apartments

269 Madison St

24 Van Buren St

Greenridge Apartments

1637 Carriage Hill Dr

2214 Idaho St

811 Allen St

506 Fowler St
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Cobblestone Circle Apartments

1272 W Mullan Ave

641 Wyoming St

121 Butler Ave

Westwood Apartments

1150 Home Park Blvd

3271 Ansborough Ave

227 Boston Ave

2747 E 4th St

314 Conger St
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1524 W 2nd St

826 Englewood Ave

717 Adams St

130 Rhey St

Hawkeye Village Apartments

927 Forest Ave

409 Norwood Ave

920 Ashland Ave

124-136 Earl St

Fox Meadow Senior Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Studio Apartments | $1,098 | $600 | $1,450 |
| Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,080 | $600 | $1,800 |
| Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,337 | $600 | $2,200 |
| Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $875 | $2,500 |
| Waterloo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Waterloo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterloo is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterloo?
The cheapest apartment in Waterloo is Meadow Ridge Apartments which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Waterloo costs $1,355.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterloo?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Waterloo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waterloo?
Cheap apartments in Waterloo have an average cost of $338 which is $1,017 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterloo.
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