Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Last updated on May 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -56%, or $1,100, lower than the national average.
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As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -56%, or $1,100, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA have decreased by 3% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Waterloo, IA is $795. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterloo, IA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $825. Houses for rent in Waterloo, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $995.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | 5% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,025 | 5% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $1,200 | 7% | 5% | |
Studio | $800 | 8% | 22% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Row Historic | $675 | |
Cityview | $850 | |
Common Grounds | $875 | |
Downtown Waterloo | $987 | |
Franklin Gateway | $812 | |
Gates Park | $847 | |
Maples | $850 | |
Park Haven | $850 | |
Riverfront | $810 | |
Roosevelt | $925 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $795 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 7% | 33% | |
Houses | $995 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $640 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
Church Row Historic
Average rent
$675
Downtown Waterloo
Average rent
$987
Common Grounds
Average rent
$875
Franklin Gateway
Average rent
$812
Maples
Average rent
$850
Roosevelt
Average rent
$925
Riverfront
Average rent
$810
Cityview
Average rent
$850
Gates Park
Average rent
$847
Park Haven
Average rent
$850
Apartments
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
33%
Houses
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$640
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterloo, 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.
Median rent prices in Waterloo, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.
Waterloo
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, IA is 37% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.
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The overall cost of living in Waterloo, IA is 14% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 13% lower |
Groceries | 4% lower |
Health | 5% lower |
Housing | 22% lower |
Transportation | 9% lower |
Utilities | 19% lower |
4d ago
1815 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA 50703
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Common Grounds apartment for rent in Waterloo
120 1/2 Harrison St #1, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$425
Apartment for rent
Available May 7
1d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
314 Randolph St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$900
Apartment for rent
21h ago
706 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$635
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Church Row Historic apartment for rent in Waterloo
441 Allen St #2, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
225 Miriam Dr #A, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
303 Franklin St #2, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
1915 Mayfair St #1, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
$2,100
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Condo for rent
3d ago
105 Harvey Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
House for rent
19h ago
Verified
21 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,360–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
1d ago
308 Glencoe Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2 baths
$1,050
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
23h ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,360–$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
325 E Park Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
416 Sullivan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1126 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$649
Apartment for rent
4d ago
828 West 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
833 W 2nd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
2 baths
$950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mullan Townhomes, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$695–$725
Apartment for rent
21h ago
248 248 - 254 Parkview Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mullan Townhomes, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$695–$725
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3621 Sager Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1132 Tiffany Pl, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$710–$795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
125 Sherwood Ct, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1125 Dixon Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$815
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1154 Langley Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3684 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent