Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Waterloo, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Waterloo

$1,375/mo

increased by62%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterloo is $1,375 per month as of June 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterloo

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waterloo rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waterloo, IL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waterloo, IL

Average rent prices in Waterloo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 62% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Waterloo, IL

Rent prices in Waterloo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterloo is $825, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterloo run $800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $825.

Listings

1 bedroom

$795

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$885

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,500

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$1,650

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$795

2 bedroom

Average rent

$885

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterloo, IL, 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.

How does rent in Waterloo, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waterloo and Crystal City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waterloo

Median rent price$1,375
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,262
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, IL is 9% higher than the median rent in Crystal City, MO.

Discover rentals in Waterloo, IL

315 Hannah Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waterloo

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available May 28

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Frequently asked questions for Waterloo, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Waterloo rental market.

How much is rent in Waterloo?

The average rent in Waterloo is $1,375 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterloo?

Average rent prices in Waterloo have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 62% since last year.

How does Waterloo rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterloo is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterloo?

To comfortably afford rent in Waterloo, you'd need to earn approximately $55,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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