
Cheap Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA from $300 (45 Rentals)
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Russell Lamson

Kent Circle

Kingswood Place

Union at North Crossing

Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living

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238 Palmer Dr, Unit A

4th Street Manor

437 1/2 Riehl St
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102 1/2 South St

313 Dearborn Ave

Hawkeye Village Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

1703 Lafayette St

Cedar Crest Apartments

Crossroads Square

Hotel President Senior Apartments

Park Pointe Apartments
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611 Sycamore St

219 Madison St

Camelot Apartments

269 Madison St

24 Van Buren St

2214 Idaho St

811 Allen St

506 Fowler St

The Preserve at Crossroads
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121 Butler Ave

Westwood Apartments

Cobblestone Circle Apartments

2747 E 4th St

1246 Columbia St

230 Polk St

314 Conger St

606 Sycamore St

717 Adams St
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920 Ashland Ave

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2303 Olive St, Unit 1

Park @ Nine23

228 Spaces

University Manor

Falls Edge Studios

2007 College St

700 W Ridgeway Ave

804 W 18th St
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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 | $1,332 | $600 | $2,200 |
| Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,508 | $875 | $2,500 |
| Waterloo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,400 | $2,400 |
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Best Local Schools in Waterloo, IA
Orange Elementary School
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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 $625, 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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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.