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Russell Lamson

120 Harrison St

408 Locust St

1001 1/2 Randolph St

102 1/2 South St
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313 Dearborn Ave

Hawkeye Village Apartments

1937 Pinehurst Ln

626 W 2nd St

Cedar Crest Apartments

2006 Lafayette St

269 Madison St
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418 Sunnyside Ave

Crossroads Square

1137 Columbia St

Hotel President Senior Apartments

Park Pointe Apartments

611 Sycamore St

Camelot Apartments
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1012 W 3rd St

1436 Ansborough Ave

Cobblestone Circle Apartment 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Secure Building

The Preserve at Crossroads

803 W 20th St

Total Monthly Price
2303 Olive St

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2116 Olive St
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228 Spaces - Furnished Micro-Living Apartments

2007 College 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 | $1,030 | $600 | $1,395 |
| Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,054 | $600 | $1,760 |
| Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,280 | $635 | $1,950 |
| Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $975 | $1,950 |
| Waterloo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,195 | $2,400 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
Avoid financial stress when renting. Learn about the 10 most common hidden costs—from pet fees to utilities—you must budget for before you sign a lease.
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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.
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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 $1,145.
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 $489 which is $656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterloo.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.
