Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $830. This is -57%, or $1,090, lower than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Waterloo, IA is $830. This is -57%, or $1,090, 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 1% in the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $785. A 1-bedroom apartment in Waterloo, IA costs about $649 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $825. Houses for rent in Waterloo, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $925.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $650 | 4% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $850 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,012 | 1% | 58% | |
4 bedroom | $1,300 | 12% | 19% | |
Studio | $950 | 2% | 8% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Row Historic | $650 | |
Cityview | $910 | |
Common Grounds | $775 | |
Downtown Waterloo | $1,250 | |
Franklin Gateway | $785 | |
Gates Park | $875 | |
Maples | $850 | |
Park Haven | $825 | |
Riverfront | $837 | |
Roosevelt | $1,000 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $785 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,512 | 13% | - | |
Houses | $925 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,012
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
58%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
19%
Church Row Historic
Average rent
$650
Downtown Waterloo
Average rent
$1,250
Common Grounds
Average rent
$775
Riverfront
Average rent
$837
Park Haven
Average rent
$825
Franklin Gateway
Average rent
$785
Gates Park
Average rent
$875
Cityview
Average rent
$910
Maples
Average rent
$850
Roosevelt
Average rent
$1,000
Apartments
Average rent
$785
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$925
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 |
1d ago
1815 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA 50703
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Common Grounds apartment for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$535
$425
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
5d+ ago
Church Row Historic apartment for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$575
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
2d ago
314 Randolph St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
723 W 1st St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
805 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
237 Miriam Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
1429 Columbus Dr #NA, Waterloo, IA 50702
3 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,324–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1126 Langley Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1867 Pinehurst Ct, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
250 W Hills Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
230 W Hills Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,185
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
325 E Park Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
Studio
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1024 Leavitt St, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
215 Miriam Drive, Waterloo, IA 50702
Studio
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3270 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
2d ago
416 Sullivan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
2–3 beds
2 baths
$750–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
218 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$575–$595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1126 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$625–$649
Apartment for rent
15h ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
$1,225
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
$995
Price drop
House for rent
2d ago
2539 Saint Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1637 Carriage Hill Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
791 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$775–$875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
821 W 8th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
765 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1150 Home Park Blvd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795–$850
Apartment for rent