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

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property at 1212 Randolph St

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1212 Randolph St

WaterlooIA50702
property at 1227 Williston Ave

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1227 Williston Ave

WaterlooIA50702

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5739 Summerland Dr
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5739 Summerland Dr

5739 Summerland DrWaterloo, IA 50701
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Cedar Knoll
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Cedar Knoll

5535 Dysart RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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1297 Downing Ct
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1297 Downing Ct

1297 Downing CtWaterloo, IA 50701

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Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 25, 2026

There are currently 1 available 3 Bedroom apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $875 to $1,145. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most available 3 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Waterloo1$1,010$875

Largest Available Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at Summerland and is 1,352 square feet priced from $1,750. Campus Townhomes in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,300 square feet and currently listed start at $1,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
SummerlandStandard Unit - Unfurnished1,352 Sq Ft$1,750
Campus Townhomes3BR/2.0BA1,300 Sq Ft$1,350
Pineview Place ApartmentsBeautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr...1,200 Sq Ft$1,220
Twin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom1,160 Sq Ft$1,950
Union at North Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath1,112 Sq Ft$1,209
Cedar Crest Apartments3 Bedroom -2026960 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is the 3 Bedroom -2026 Model starting from $1,000 at Cedar Crest Apartments . The second most affordable Waterloo 3 Bedroom is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Union at North Crossing starting at $1,209 . The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,390. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Cedar Crest Apartments3 Bedroom -2026$1,000
Union at North Crossing3 Bed 2 Bath$1,209
Pineview Place ApartmentsBeautiful HUGE 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Apartment in Gr...$1,220
Campus Townhomes3BR/2.0BA$1,350
SummerlandStandard Unit - Unfurnished$1,750
Twin Oaks Apartments3 Bedroom$1,950

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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.c4+ 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 3 Bedroom Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterloo with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Waterloo is at Cedar Crest Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is $1,390.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 1,352 square feet unit starting from $1,750 at Summerland.

What is the average size for Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Waterloo is currently 1,158 sq ft.

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