Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Average rent in
Waterloo, IA

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Last updated on December 25, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -55%, or $1,056, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Median rent

$850

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

228

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $850. This is -55%, or $1,056, lower than the national average.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
58%
4%
1%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

60%
40%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

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 price trends in
Waterloo, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA have decreased by 1% 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.

Rent comparables in
Waterloo, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Waterloo, IA is $775. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterloo, IA costs about $625 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $825. Houses for rent in Waterloo, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $950.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$625

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$850

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$995

1%

57%

4 bedroom

$1,312

11%

38%

Studio

$642

7%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$642

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$625

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

57%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,312

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

38%

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.

Compare rent prices in Waterloo, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in Waterloo, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Altoona, IA.

Waterloo

Median rent price$850
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,025
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, IA is 17% lower than the median rent in Altoona, IA.

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Cost of living in
Waterloo, IA

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.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

13% lower

Groceries

4% lower

Health

5% lower

Housing

22% lower

Transportation

9% lower

Utilities

19% lower

Apartments for rent in Cedar Falls

Discover rentals in Waterloo, IA

2310 Falls Avenue #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterloo

2310 Falls Ave unit #5 - 1

2310 Falls Avenue #1, Waterloo, IA 50701

Studio

0 baths

$275

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 19

1815 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1815 Lafayette St

1815 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

216 Courtland St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterloo

216 Courtland Street #2 - 1

216 Courtland St #1, Waterloo, IA 50703

2 beds

1 bath

$525

$475

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

243 Miriam Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Waterloo

243 Miriam Dr - B

243 Miriam Dr #B, Waterloo, IA 50702

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 12

314 Randolph Street - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

314 Randolph Street

314 Randolph Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,200

Apartment for rent

243 Miriam Drive #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterloo

243 Miriam Dr - A

243 Miriam Drive #A, Waterloo, IA 50702

2 beds

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 12

244 Palmer Drive #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterloo

244 Palmer Dr - C

244 Palmer Drive #C, Waterloo, IA 50702

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 1

309 Allen Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

309 Allen Street

309 Allen Street, Waterloo, IA 50701

2 beds

1 bath

$630

Apartment for rent