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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Vinyl plank flooring
  • Off street parking
  • Main floor laundry hook-ups
  • Lawncare and snow removal

Location

1246 Columbia St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA|Common Grounds

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Contact

Fischels Holdings LLC

(319) 240-1313

Property Overview

Vinyl plank flooring adds a modern touch while offering durability and easy maintenance. Off-street parking and main floor laundry hook-ups enhance convenience, complemented by included lawn care and snow removal services, which simplify upkeep. Ideal for those seeking a well-equipped and manageable living space in Waterloo.

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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Amenities for 1246 Columbia St, Common Grounds

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Community

Cats OKDogs OK
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

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 1246 Columbia St

HomeHouses in Waterloo 1246 Columbia St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA
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This listing is 15% below the median price for 3 bedroom apartments in Common Grounds.

Vinyl Plank flooring makes clean up a breeze. 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath Main floor laundry hook-ups Off street parking Tenant pays all utilities and is responsible for lawncare and snow removal This home does not have a basement Schools: Lincoln, George Washington and Waterloo East Rent 850.00 Security Deposit 850.00 Lease required Showing are scheduled with application on file No Charge applications online at www cedarvalley4rent com Call Deb at 319-240-1313 Monday thru Friday 9-5 with any questions.


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 1246 Columbia St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

Address details

NeighborhoodCommon Grounds
Zip code50703
TypeHouse for rent

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Rent trends in Common Grounds

3-bedroom apartments at 1246 Columbia St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Waterloo.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Common Grounds
Waterloo
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Waterloo
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,060
August 2024$1,066
September 2024$1,075
October 2024$1,072
November 2024$1,044
December 2024$1,009
January 2025$1,050
February 2025$1,062
March 2025$1,075
April 2025$1,005
May 2025$1,013
June 2025$1,062
July 2025$1,065
August 2025$1,075
September 2025$1,090
October 2025$1,090
November 2025$1,032
December 2025$1,000
January 2026$1,003
February 2026$1,045
March 2026$1,079
April 2026$1,033
May 2026$1,064
June 2026$1,100
July 2026$1,081
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Common Grounds
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$900
April 2025$925
May 2025$970
June 2025$1,031
July 2025$1,000
August 2025$984
September 2025$1,019
December 2025$946
January 2026$967
February 2026$1,014
May 2026$1,110
June 2026$1,100
July 2026$999

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 1246 Columbia St, Waterloo, IA.
8 months ago$7753 bed1 bath
3 years ago$7003 bed1 bath
8 years ago$6501 bed1 bath

Schools near 1246 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
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Getting around Waterloo near 1246 Columbia St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
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

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1246 Columbia St, Waterloo

Groceries

4/10
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 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Other units at this address

1246 Columbia St Waterloo, IA

Occupied

1 Bed, 1 Bath

1 Bed

1 Bath

$650

Listed by Jill Fischels
Days on market: 3154
For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/apartments/home-for-rent-in-waterloo-ia_i442514 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath house for Rent located at 1246 Columbia in Waterloo. Stove and fridge included. Tenant responsible for all utilities as well as snow removal and lawn care. No basement. Main level W/D hookups. 1 year lease and deposit required. Pets and Section 8 considered with application. Rent: $650 Deposit: $650 School District: Lincoln, Carver, East Visit www.cedarvalley4rent.com for more details and to fill out an application or call Jill at 319-269-4450 for additional questions. (Last Updated: 2017-11-20)

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