Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IL from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Pevely Pointe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pevely Pointe

1001 Pevely Pointe DrPevely, MO 63070
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Southfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southfield Apartments

5549 Southfield DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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THE OAKS AT SOUTH COUNTY
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

THE OAKS AT SOUTH COUNTY

1194 Casa Brazilia DrSt. Louis, MO 63129
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Waterloo, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, IL

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2025

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$1,150$1,1001

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. Taravue Park in the Green Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$414
Taravue ParkCumberlandStudio,1BA$795
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$800
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$883
Greenway Trail ApartmentsRent Special! Limited Time Only! 1 Bedrooms for...1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IL and Nearby

As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the $1.25 price per square foot Cascade Model at Canyon Creek in the in the River Breeze Estates neighborhood starting from $1,290. 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$1.25
Lyon ApartmentsB92BR,2BA$1.24
Hunters Ridge STLAspen2BR,2BA$1.43
Grant's TrailOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,2BA$1.48
Greenway Trail ApartmentsSave up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC...2BR,1BA$1.41
Tuscany Village Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.21
Heatherbrook2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.48
Trolley CircleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.60
Covington Place Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Jefferson TownhomesOne Bedroom Garden1BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around Waterloo, IL

Walk Score®

29 / 100

Car-Dependent

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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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