Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 10, 2025

Average rent in
Waterloo, IA

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.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Median rent

$830

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

166

for rent on Zumper.com

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.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%
59%
3%
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 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.

Rent comparables in
Waterloo, IA

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%

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%

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$830
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, IA is 23% 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

1815 Lafayette St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

1815 Lafayette St

1815 Lafayette St, Waterloo, IA 50703

1 bed

1 bath

$400

Apartment for rent

120 1/2 Harrison St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Common Grounds apartment for rent in Waterloo

2 beds

1 bath

$535

$425

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 30

102 South St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Church Row Historic apartment for rent in Waterloo

2 beds

1 bath

$550

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 8

216 Courtland St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Apartment for rent

Available Nov 14

314 Randolph Street - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

2d ago

8.8

Very good

314 Randolph Street

314 Randolph St, Waterloo, IA 50701

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$600–$1,200

Apartment for rent

723 W 1st St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

723 W 1st St

723 W 1st St, Waterloo, IA 50701

2 beds

1 bath

$625

Apartment for rent

805 W 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

805 W 4th St

805 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702

2 beds

1 bath

$650

Apartment for rent

237 Miriam Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

237 Miriam Dr

237 Miriam Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Apartment for rent