Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Last updated on March 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -55%, or $1,060, lower than the national average.
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As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -55%, or $1,060, 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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $760. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterloo, IA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $800. Houses for rent in Waterloo, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $950.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | 5% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $825 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,090 | 8% | 51% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | 4% | 1% | |
Studio | $600 | 2% | 26% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Row Historic | $697 | |
Cityview | $920 | |
Common Grounds | $887 | |
Downtown Waterloo | $1,101 | |
Franklin Gateway | $875 | |
Gates Park | $940 | |
Maples | $925 | |
Park Haven | $775 | |
Riverfront | $810 | |
Roosevelt | $875 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $760 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 7% | 40% | |
Houses | $950 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,090
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
51%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Church Row Historic
Average rent
$697
Downtown Waterloo
Average rent
$1,101
Common Grounds
Average rent
$887
Franklin Gateway
Average rent
$875
Park Haven
Average rent
$775
Riverfront
Average rent
$810
Maples
Average rent
$925
Cityview
Average rent
$920
Gates Park
Average rent
$940
Roosevelt
Average rent
$875
Apartments
Average rent
$760
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
40%
Houses
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
5%
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.
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Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, IA is 32% 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 |
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
2310 Falls Ave #1, Waterloo, IA 50701
Studio
0 baths
$275
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
2d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Common Grounds apartment for rent in Waterloo
118 1/2 Harrison St #1, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$600
$550
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
1424 1/2 Grant Ave #1, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 11
2d ago
314 Randolph St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$615
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
303 Franklin St #3, Waterloo, IA 50703
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
16h ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,975
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
308 Glencoe Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$1,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Waterloo house for rent in Waterloo
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Church Row Historic house for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Common Grounds house for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
1 bed
1 bath
$850
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,102–$2,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
2d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Mullan Townhomes, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
14h ago
730 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
130 Sherwood Ct, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$635
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
791 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 16
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
1 bed
1 bath
$640
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
8h ago
314 Locust St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1838 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent