Cheap Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, NE from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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Elkhorn Station
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elkhorn Station

2606 N Main StElkhorn, NE 68022

Waterloo, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, NE is a Studio unit found at The Trails at North Streams in the Millard neighborhood priced from $1,025. 1010 on the Lake in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Trails at North StreamsStanding BearStudio,1BA$1,025
1010 on the LakeA1 Studio Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,095
Trade Winds Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,095
Antler View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Broadmoor HillsThomasvilleStudio,1BA$1,115
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,117
Cambury Hills ApartmentsCottage1BR,1BA$1,150
The Village on the PreserveElm1BR,1BA$1,155
The AbacusS2Studio,1BA$1,160
Whispering RidgeA2R1BR,1BA$1,180

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, NE and Nearby

As of December 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the $1.22 price per square foot Elk underground parking Model at Elk Hills in the in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood starting from $1,685. The second greatest value Waterloo apartment is the The Pine Model at Cambridge Villas starting at $1,680 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn 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.
Elk HillsElk underground parking2BR,2BA$1.22
Cambridge VillasThe Pine2BR,2BA$1.46
Villas At The Pines2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
The HarborLeeward2BR,2BA$1.42
Lakeside HillsThe Geneva1BR,1BA$1.36
Antler View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Trade Winds Apartment HomesOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.36
The Village on the PreserveBirch1BR,1BA$1.44
Whispering RidgeA2R1BR,1BA$1.46
Cambury Hills ApartmentsCottage1BR,1BA$1.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterloo, NE

Ranked #81

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Waterloo, NE

Walk Score®

16 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterloo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Waterloo is at The Trails at North Streams listed at $1,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterloo Apartment is $1,095 at 1010 on the Lake.

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 $1,200 at Cambury Hills Apartments.

What is the most affordable Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fifty575 Coventry and starts from $1,749.

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