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Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
1020 Columbia St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA|Common Grounds
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Martin Inc Realtors
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Property Overview
Close to a grocery store and a top-rated middle school, this home also offers 21 photos for an easy preview. It stands out for its strong value per square foot and includes pet-friendly terms with no breed or pet restrictions, plus outdoor spaces.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Middle school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1020 Columbia St, Common Grounds
Features
| Rear Deck |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Yard |
Other
| Three Season Porches |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1020 Columbia St
Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home located in the vibrant city of Waterloo, IA. This property boasts a range of amenities designed to enhance your living experience. The home comes with a garage, providing ample space for your vehicle or additional storage. The fenced yard offers a secure outdoor space for relaxation or entertaining. Pet lovers will appreciate the pet-friendly policy, subject to an additional application and fee. ESA animals accepted with additional application approval per law. The home also features a three-season porch, perfect for enjoying the changing seasons in comfort. The rear deck adds an extra outdoor living space, ideal for barbecues or simply soaking up the sun. Inside, you'll find a fridge and stove left by the previous tenant for your convenience. This home offers a blend of comfort, convenience, and practicality, making it a great choice for your next move. You will need to fill out an application and be APPROVED prior to scheduling a viewing with our office- to fill out an application, go to www RentWithMartin com and click "Apply Now" on the property you are interested in, **Apps may be moved to other units should you not like the one you picked in person or it gets rented by another party. Once the application is complete we will schedule a showing time with you! Looking to improve your credit this year? Renting with Martin Realtors and paying rent on time will increase your score!! At Martin Inc Realtors, we believe in fair and accessible housing for all. Approved applicants who choose to rent with us and meet the current HUD low-income limits for the Waterloo–Cedar Falls area will have their application fee refunded as a rent credit applied toward their first month’s rent upon move-in. Schools: Elementary= Lincoln Elementary Middle= George Washington Carver Academy High= Waterloo East High Conveniently located near many popular Waterloo attractions, including: • Downtown Waterloo shopping, dining and nightlife • Cedar River waterfront and RiverLoop Amphitheatre • John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum • Waterloo Center for the Arts • Phelps Youth Pavilion children’s museum • Grout Museum of History & Science • Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum • Dan Gable Wrestling Museum • Young Arena and Waterloo Black Hawks hockey • Riverfront Stadium and Waterloo Bucks baseball • George Wyth State Park and Cedar Valley Trails • National Cattle Congress grounds • Lost Island Waterpark and Themepark • Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo • Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Most downtown attractions are approximately 5–10 minutes away, with Lost Island, Isle Casino and the Cedar Valley Arboretum generally within a 15–20-minute drive.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1020 Columbia St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 1110 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $150 more than the median rent in this area
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.1 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Common Grounds |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50703 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Common Grounds
2-bedroom apartments at 1020 Columbia St cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Waterloo.
Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Common Grounds
Waterloo
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $850 |
| December 2024 | $850 |
| January 2025 | $848 |
| February 2025 | $843 |
| March 2025 | $860 |
| April 2025 | $865 |
| May 2025 | $845 |
| June 2025 | $857 |
| July 2025 | $870 |
| August 2025 | $862 |
| September 2025 | $850 |
| October 2025 | $850 |
| November 2025 | $850 |
| December 2025 | $837 |
| January 2026 | $818 |
| February 2026 | $825 |
| March 2026 | $831 |
| April 2026 | $850 |
| May 2026 | $841 |
| June 2026 | $843 |
| July 2026 | $850 |
| August 2026 | $849 |
| September 2026 | $825 |
| October 2026 | $825 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $825 |
| December 2024 | $822 |
| January 2025 | $834 |
| March 2025 | $895 |
| April 2025 | $895 |
| December 2025 | $825 |
| January 2026 | $850 |
| February 2026 | $878 |
| March 2026 | $881 |
| April 2026 | $875 |
| May 2026 | $830 |
| June 2026 | $825 |
| October 2026 | $850 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1020 Columbia St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$38,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $38,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $950.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 7 months ago | $915 |
Schools near 1020 Columbia St
Lincoln Elementary School
302 cedar bend st
waterloo, IA, 50703
PK, K-5Public
C-
Cedar Falls Virtual Campus
1002 w 1st st
cedar falls, IA, 50613
K-12Public
Bess Streeter Aldrich Elementary School
2526 ashworth dr
cedar falls, IA, 50613
PK, K-6Public
A
Neighborhood
Common Grounds | Waterloo, IA
Getting around Waterloo near 1020 Columbia St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1020 Columbia St, Waterloo
Groceries
2/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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