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Waterloo, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterloo Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Waterloo, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at 1010 on the Lake in the Northeast Outer Elkhorn neighborhood priced from $1,095. Trade Winds Apartment Homes in the Spring Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,112. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Waterloo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1010 on the LakeA1 Studio Floor Plan1BR,1BA$1,095
Trade Winds Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,112
Fifty575 CoventryA11BR,1BA$1,128
Briar HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,134
Lynbrook Apartments and TownhomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,138

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, NE and Nearby

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterloo area is the $1.39 price per square foot Dogwood Model at The Village on the Preserve in the in the South Elkhorn neighborhood starting from $1,675. 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 Georgetowne 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.
The Village on the PreserveDogwood2BR,2BA$1.39
Cambridge VillasThe Pine2BR,2BA$1.46
Villas At The Pines2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.14
Edge 204Joselyn1BR,1BA$1.47
West Hampton Park Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Lakeside HillsThe Geneva1BR,1BA$1.34
Trade Winds Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Antler View Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Briar HillsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Cambury Hills ApartmentsCottage1BR,1BA$1.48

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterloo

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterloo?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, NE with pricing that ranges from $1,030 to $3,805. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterloo ranging from $832 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterloo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterloo ranges from $832 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,979.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterloo?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterloo range from $1,803 to $3,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,599.

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