Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA from $400 (38 Rentals)

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property at 303 Logan Ave

$625 - $850

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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303 Logan Ave

WaterlooIA50703

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Marsh Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marsh Place Apartments

627 Sycamore StWaterloo, IA 50703
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Russell Lamson
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Russell Lamson

209 W 5th StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Cheapest Available Downtown Waterloo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waterloo area of Waterloo, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA priced from $895. Art Bloc has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waterloo apartments for rent in Waterloo, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$895
Art Bloc1A1BR,1BA$1,250
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1,250
Park Avenue LoftsMezzanine Loft - AVAILABLE NOW!1BR,1BA$1,300
The Grand Crossing2 Bed (Smaller)2BR,2BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waterloo, IA

As of January 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waterloo area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 Bedroom (Large) Model at The Grand Crossing in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Waterloo apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grand Crossing2 Bedroom (Large)2BR,2BA$1.51
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.19
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.28
Park Avenue LoftsMezzanine Loft - AVAILABLE NOW!1BR,1BA$2.00
Art Bloc1C1BR,1BA$2.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waterloo Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment is $1,250 at Art Bloc.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Waterloo is starting from $895 at Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA.

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