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Property type
Last updated on December 25, 2025
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.
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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.
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Church Row Historic | $650 | |
Common Grounds | $812 | |
Downtown Waterloo | $1,200 | |
Franklin Gateway | $700 | |
Gates Park | $862 | |
Maples | $875 | |
Park Haven | $850 | |
Riverfront | $950 | |
Roosevelt | $745 | |
Unity | $850 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $775 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,175 | 4% | - | |
Houses | $950 | 4% | No Change |
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%
Church Row Historic
Average rent
$650
Downtown Waterloo
Average rent
$1,200
Riverfront
Average rent
$950
Common Grounds
Average rent
$812
Roosevelt
Average rent
$745
Park Haven
Average rent
$850
Unity
Average rent
$850
Franklin Gateway
Average rent
$700
Maples
Average rent
$875
Gates Park
Average rent
$862
Apartments
Average rent
$775
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
4%
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 17% 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 Avenue #1, Waterloo, IA 50701
Studio
0 baths
$275
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 19
5d+ ago
1815 Lafayette Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
1 bed
1 bath
$400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
216 Courtland St #1, Waterloo, IA 50703
2 beds
1 bath
$525
$475
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 14
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
243 Miriam Dr #B, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
314 Randolph Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$600–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
243 Miriam Drive #A, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
244 Palmer Drive #C, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$625
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
2d ago
309 Allen Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$630
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
4 beds
3 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
105 Harvey Drive, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
2 baths
$1,875
House for rent
5d+ ago
Park Haven house for rent in Waterloo
3029 Saratoga Drive #1, Waterloo, IA 50702
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Nov 15
8h ago
Verified
45 W Jefferson St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,324–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
3 baths
$1,675
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
2539 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
21h ago
1126 Langley Road, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1867 Pinehurst Court, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
1d ago
250 W Hills Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 W Hills Ln, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2539 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
2 beds
1 bath
$975
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waterloo
3 beds
1 bath
$1,050
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
1024 Leavitt Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1008 Leavitt Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$895–$920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1014 Leavitt Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
Available Dec 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3270 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Dec 12
1d ago
416 Sullivan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
3 beds
2 baths
$900
Apartment for rent
3d ago
218 South St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$550–$575
Apartment for rent
48m ago
791 Russell Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
2h ago
605 Pleasant Street, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
3h ago
1838 West 3rd Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1111 Langley Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
505 Wellington St, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1125 Dixon Dr, Waterloo, IA 50701
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
2d ago
709 W 3rd St, Waterloo, IA 50701
1 bed
1 bath
$675
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1224 Oleson Rd, Waterloo, IA 50702
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent