
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA from $300 (23 Rentals)
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808-810 W 2nd St

723 W 1st St

102 W Arlington St

Meadow Ridge Apartments

1002 Easton Ave

809 W 4th St

225 Miriam Dr

805 W 4th St

Russell Lamson

Residences on College Hill
Waterloo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Waterloo Studio Apartments | $942 | $600 | $1,300 |
Cheap Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,072 | $295 | $1,800 |
Cheap Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,178 | $525 | $2,500 |
Cheap Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,240 | $775 | $1,900 |
Cheap Waterloo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $380 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, IA
Pricing Updated: 10/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Waterloo, IA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterloo Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Waterloo | $1,150 | $450 | 44 |
Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences on College Hill in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood priced from $295. 2610 College St - Cedar Falls has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences on College Hill | Private Bedroom in a 4 Bedroom Unit-Only $295/M... | 1BR,1BA | $295 |
2610 College St - Cedar Falls | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
Le Chateau | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
1224-1282 W Mullan Ave | 3 BR/ 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA
As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 BR/ 1 BA Model at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Waterloo apartment is the 4BR/2BA Model at Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access starting at $380 with a $0.35 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1224-1282 W Mullan Ave | 3 BR/ 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.70 |
Hawkeye Towers - Historical Access | 4BR/2BA | 4BR,2BA | $0.35 |
Pineview Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
Kinsale Condominiums | Two Bedroom w/ Garage | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
1417 Clay St | 1417 Clay St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Residences on College Hill | Live Large for Less – Spacious 4-Bedroom Apartm... | 4BR,1BA | $0.99 |
2222 Walnut St, Unit #1 | 2222 Walnut St | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
911 Lafayette St, Unit 913.5 | 911 Lafayette St | 2BR,1BA | $0.83 |
Cobblestone Circle Apartment | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Meadow Ridge Apartments | 2 BR/ 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
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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, IAPopulation: 67,798
Ranked #539
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Waterloo, IA
Orange Elementary School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterloo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterloo is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterloo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterloo Apartment is $295 at Residences on College Hill.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterloo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is starting from $525 at Residences on College Hill.
What is the most affordable Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1224-1282 W Mullan Ave and starts from $775.
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