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Last updated on June 25, 2026
Average rent in
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 25, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Waterloo
$995/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Waterloo is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterloo
314
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterloo rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of Northern Iowa, IA
Average rent prices in Waterloo have increased by 3% 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
University of Northern Iowa, IA
Rent prices in Waterloo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterloo is $907, whereas a house costs $1,290. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterloo run $730 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | - |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $725 | - | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $900 | - | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,325 | - | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | - | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Northern Iowa, IA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $907 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,200 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $1,290 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $640 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$725
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Northern Iowa, IA.
Apartments
Average rent
$907
Condos
Average rent
$1,200
Houses
Average rent
$1,290
Rooms
Average rent
$640
The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Northern Iowa, 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 University of Northern Iowa, IA
2h ago
2112 Merner Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–4 beds
1 bath
$365–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Church Row Historic apartment for rent in Waterloo
408 Locust St #1, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$525
$450
Price drop
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Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
302 Clay St, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cedar Falls
1122 Franklin St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Cedar Falls
4710 Donald Dr #1, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,750
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 10
2h ago
Verified
2119 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$800–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
402 Fast Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1003 Bluegrass Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1 bed
1 bath
$1,370–$1,570
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2314 Walnut St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
501 W 2nd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2110 College St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4711 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Studio
1 bath
$800–$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
402 Fast Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,800–$1,950
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1003 Bluegrass Cir, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
200 W 1st St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
1 bed
1 bath
$1,370–$1,570
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University of Northern Iowa, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the Waterloo rental market.
How much is rent in Waterloo?
The average rent in Waterloo is $995 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterloo?
Average rent prices in Waterloo have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Waterloo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waterloo is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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 $40,000/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).