Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Waterloo

$950/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterloo is $950 per month as of September 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $950 less per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterloo

269

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waterloo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA

Average rent prices in Waterloo have remained the same since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA

Rent prices in Waterloo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterloo is $920, whereas a house costs $1,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterloo run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,090

-

7%

1 bedroom

$742

-

4%

2 bedroom

$900

-

4%

3 bedroom

$1,200

-

5%

4 bedroom

$1,400

-

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,090

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$742

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA

Residences on College Hill - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Residences on College Hill

2112 Merner Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

1–4 beds

1 bath

$299–$1,100

Elevate Apartments at Hawkeye - Photo 1 of 1
Student housing
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3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Elevate Apartments at Hawkeye

6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701

4 beds

2 baths

$450

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Cedar Village MHP - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Cedar Village MHP

2508 Union Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

2 beds

0 baths

$535

303 Logan Avenue MultiFamily - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

303 Logan Avenue MultiFamily

303 Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703

1–3 beds

1 bath

$550–$800

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Frequently asked questions for La' James International College Cedar Falls, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waterloo rental market.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

The average rent in Waterloo is $950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterloo?

Average rent prices in Waterloo have remained the same since last year.

How does Waterloo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterloo is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterloo?

To comfortably afford rent in Waterloo, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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