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Highlights

  • Spacious rooms
  • Large closet
  • Garage available

Location

800 Porter Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701, USA
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Management

Fischels Holdings LLC

Leasing office

(319) 240-1313

Property Overview

Porter Drive Apartments scores highly with a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 and represents a strong value with a price rating of 10. The property features spacious rooms and large closets, complemented by an impressive array of amenities rated 9 out of 10, as well as a prime location offering easy access to schools and key points of interest. Additionally, it ranks in the 72.73 percentile for value in its area, underscoring its competitive pricing and overall appeal to renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Porter Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Porter Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath850 sqft$775 /mo2 units availableThis apartment has very spacious rooms Living room is 16.5X14.7 Primary bedroom is 11.8x14.8 with a large closet Secondary bedroom is 11.2x8.4 Stove and Refrigerator are furnished. Apartment has Central A/C Coin Op laundry is in building. Water/Sewer/Garbage are included in the rent. Tenant pays gas and electricity. No Pets Rent 775.00 Deposit 775.00 Located off Ansborough. Garage available for additional monthly charge of 40.00 Showings are scheduled with application on file. No Charge Applications are online at www cedarvalley4rent com Call Deb Monday - Friday 9-5 at 319-240-1313 with any questions.

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Amenities for Porter Drive Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air Conditioning

Appliances

Central A/CRange
RefrigeratorStove

Other

Water, Sewer, & Garbage
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

No pets allowed.

Building details

Property details

Units16
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About Porter Drive Apartments

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This apartment has very spacious rooms Living room is 16.5X14.7 Primary bedroom is 11.8x14.8 with a large closet Secondary bedroom is 11.2x8.4 Stove and Refrigerator are furnished. Apartment has Central A/C Coin Op laundry is in building. Water/Sewer/Garbage are included in the rent. Tenant pays gas and electricity. No Pets Rent 775.00 Deposit 775.00 Located off Ansborough. Garage available for additional monthly charge of 40.00 Showings are scheduled with application on file. No Charge Applications are online at www cedarvalley4rent com Call Deb Monday - Friday 9-5 at 319-240-1313 with any questions.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Porter Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Porter Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Porter Drive Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Porter Drive Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Porter Drive Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including air conditioning. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Porter Drive Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Porter Drive Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Porter Drive Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Porter Drive Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 Porter Drive Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Waterloo

2-bedroom apartments at Porter Drive Apartments cost about 9% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Waterloo.

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Waterloo
A table of studio rental data trends in Waterloo
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$616
October 2023$593
November 2023$661
December 2023$761
January 2024$727
February 2024$654
March 2024$635
April 2024$518
May 2024$762
June 2024$918
July 2024$1,200
August 2024$1,200
September 2024$1,187
October 2024$1,187
November 2024$1,120
December 2024$1,106
January 2025$1,100
February 2025$1,062
March 2025$1,100
April 2025$1,100
May 2025$1,100
June 2025$1,072
July 2025$975
August 2025$1,100

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 800 Porter Dr?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$31,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $31,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $775.
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Schools near Porter Drive Apartments

Lou Henry Elementary School

312 rachael st

waterloo, IA, 50701

K-5Public
C+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Waterloo near 800 Porter Dr

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
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 800 Porter Dr, Waterloo

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no 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 10-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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