Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Last updated on February 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $825. This is -57%, or $1,075, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $825. This is -57%, or $1,075, 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 increased by 2% 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 $750. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterloo, IA costs about $650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $795. Houses for rent in Waterloo, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $950.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $825 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,000 | 2% | 57% | |
4 bedroom | $1,200 | 14% | 12% | |
Studio | $600 | 4% | 17% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Row Historic | $650 | |
Cityview | $925 | |
Common Grounds | $937 | |
Downtown Waterloo | $897 | |
Franklin Gateway | $700 | |
Gates Park | $850 | |
Maples | $812 | |
Park Haven | $895 | |
Riverfront | $825 | |
Unity | $750 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $750 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,662 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $950 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
57%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
12%
Church Row Historic
Average rent
$650
Downtown Waterloo
Average rent
$897
Common Grounds
Average rent
$937
Franklin Gateway
Average rent
$700
Park Haven
Average rent
$895
Riverfront
Average rent
$825
Maples
Average rent
$812
Gates Park
Average rent
$850
Cityview
Average rent
$925
Unity
Average rent
$750
Apartments
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,662
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
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 23% 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
5d+ ago
6025 Donegal Cir, Waterloo, IA 50701
4 beds
2 baths
$450
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h 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
Church Row Historic apartment for rent in Waterloo
441 Allen St #4, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 7
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
261 Madison St #1, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 23
18m ago
309 Allen St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$630–$660
Apartment for rent
18m ago
805 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Waterloo
1429 Columbus Dr #NA, Waterloo, IA 50702
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Harvey Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
4104 Mourning Dove Dr #1, Waterloo, IA 50702
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available Mar 7
4d ago
2539 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
4d ago
2539 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1126 Langley Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
250 W Hills Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Common Grounds house for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$900
$850
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$900
$850
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Common Grounds house for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
2 baths
$900
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$920
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1024 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
8h ago
218 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$575
Apartment for rent
18m ago
309 Allen St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$630–$660
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1126 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$649
Apartment for rent
3d ago
828 West 4th Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Harvey Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
House for rent
6h ago
730 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
130 Sherwood Ct, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1200 Meadow Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
527 Downing Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1838 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
605 Pleasant St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1125 Dixon Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3684 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent