Studio Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (17 Rentals)

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1009 S Hackett RdWaterloo, IA 50701
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301 E 3rd St
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301 E 3rd St

301 E 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50703

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Waterloo Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2025

There are currently 6 available Studio apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $550 to $1,300. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Waterloo6$747$550

Largest Available Waterloo Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at Edgemont Park Apartments in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 625 square feet priced from $795. Falls Edge Studios in the Downtown Cedar Falls neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 487 square feet and currently listed start at $1,095. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Edgemont Park Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont Park625 Sq Ft$795
Falls Edge StudiosStudio E (w/ patio)487 Sq Ft$1,095
Urban Flats SouthStudio462 Sq Ft$1,200
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!425 Sq Ft$1,100
Russell LamsonStudio396 Sq Ft$675

Cheapest Available Waterloo Studio Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is the Studio Model starting from $675 at Russell Lamson in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. The second most affordable Waterloo Studio is the 1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont Park Model at Edgemont Park Apartments starting at $795 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Waterloo is currently $940. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Russell LamsonStudio$675
Edgemont Park Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont Park$795
University ManorLuxary Studio (June '25)$900
Falls Edge StudiosStudio C$950
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!$1,100

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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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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterloo with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Waterloo is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Waterloo Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Waterloo is $940.

What is the largest available Studio Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 625 square feet unit starting from $795 at Edgemont Park Apartments.

What is the average size for Waterloo Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Waterloo is currently 431 sq ft.

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