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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterloo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waterloo Studio Apartments | $736 | $665 | $849 |
Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,010 | $414 | $1,727 |
Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $481 | $2,097 |
Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $1,130 | $2,797 |
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Waterloo, IL Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Waterloo, IL
Pricing Updated: 08/31/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Outlying Monroe County | $1,200 | $1,200 | 1 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Trolley Circle | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $414 |
Kingston Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $550 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Telegraph Crossing | One Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $820 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canyon Creek | Cascade | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Lyon Apartments | B9 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Lakewood Apartments | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Grant's Trail | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Heatherbrook | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Greenway Trail Apartments | Save up to $500 off Move In Costs with your EXC... | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Tuscany Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Trolley Circle | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Covington Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Jefferson Townhomes | One Bedroom Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Best Local Schools in Waterloo, IL
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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