Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IL from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Pevely Pointe

1001 Pevely Pointe DrPevely, MO 63070
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, IL

Pricing Updated: 08/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Waterloo, IL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Waterloo Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Outlying Monroe County$1,200$1,2001

Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, IL is a 1 Bed unit found at Trolley Circle in the East Saint Louis neighborhood priced from $414. Kingston Apartments in the Patch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Kingston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$550
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800
Telegraph CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$820
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$836

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IL and Nearby

As of August 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the $1.26 price per square foot Cascade Model at Canyon Creek in the in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Waterloo apartment is the B9 Model at Lyon Apartments starting at $1,276 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Princeton Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon CreekCascade2BR,2BA$1.26
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
Lakewood Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.24
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,2BA$1.35
Heatherbrook2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.31
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR,1BA$1.29
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.21
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31

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29 / 100

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Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterloo Apartment is $414 at Trolley Circle.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is starting from $481 at Trolley Circle.

What is the most affordable Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Jefferson Townhomes and starts from $1,150.

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