Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (142 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Waterloo that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Russell Lamson
$652 - $1,090Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $50.00
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Russell Lamson

209 W 5th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Kent Circle
$750Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - One-Time Pet Fee $200.00
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Kent Circle

1105-1110 Kent CirWaterloo, IA 50701
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Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living
$861 - $970Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $300.00
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Legacy Manor of Waterloo - 55+ Living

1050 Flammang DrWaterloo, IA 50702
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Meadow Ridge Apartments
$625 - $800Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $50.00/mo - Pet interview
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Meadow Ridge Apartments

765-791 Russell RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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918 W 4th St, Unit 918
$750

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Base Rent$750
Total Monthly Price$750
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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918 W 4th St, Unit 918

918 W 4th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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238 Palmer Dr, Unit A
$795

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Base Rent$795
Total Monthly Price$795
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$0 Monthly Pet Rent - $0 Fee
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238 Palmer Dr, Unit A

238 Palmer DrWaterloo, IA 50702
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property at 432 Belmont Ave
$850

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Base Rent$850
Total Monthly Price$850
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432 Belmont Ave

WaterlooIA50701
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property at 1907 Harrow Rd
$1,390

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Base Rent$1,390
Total Monthly Price$1,390
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1907 Harrow Rd

WaterlooIA50701

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Pet Friendliest Waterloo Apartments for Rent

The Waterloo Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. River Place in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 4 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls4/4Downtown Cedar Falls$1,470
River Place4/4Downtown Cedar Falls$1,580
Grand Crossing3.8/4Downtown Waterloo$1,700
Park Avenue Lofts The Temple3/4Downtown Waterloo$1,100
Russell Lamson3/4Downtown Waterloo$652

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Waterloo, IA

The lowest priced Waterloo apartment at a property that allows pets is the 1 BR/ 1 BA 1 Bed Model at Meadow Ridge Apartments starting from $625. The second cheapest Waterloo Pet Friendly apartment is the One-Bedroom at our Brookside Apartments Model at Brookside Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $650 . Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Waterloo apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$625
Brookside ApartmentsOne-Bedroom at our Brookside Apartments$650
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...$895
Park @ Nine23B1sc$990
Pineview Place ApartmentsPrime Waterloo Living: 2-Bedroom / 1-Bath Apart...$1,045
Park Avenue Lofts The TempleStudio W/O Laundry$1,100
Arabella: 200 W 1st St - Cedar Falls1-Bed D$1,470
Willow Falls Apartments2nd / 3rd Floor$1,550
Grand Crossing2 Bed - 1 Bath (2B)$1,700

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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.c • 4+ 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 Pet Friendly Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Waterloo?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterloo is at Russell Lamson listed at $652.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Waterloo Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterloo is $1,422.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 1,732 square feet unit starting from $652 at Russell Lamson.

What is the average size for Waterloo Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Waterloo is currently at 783 sq ft.

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