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Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Waterloo, NE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Waterloo
$1,450/mo
61%vs previous year
The average rent in Waterloo is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterloo
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterloo rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Waterloo, NE, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Waterloo, NE
Average rent prices in Waterloo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 61% 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, NE
Rent prices in Waterloo vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterloo is $1,386, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterloo run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,191 | - | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | 4% | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,145 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | No Change | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waterloo, NE.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,386 | No Change |  7% | |
Houses | $2,295 | 4% | 26% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,191
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,145
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Waterloo, NE.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,386
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterloo, NE, 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, NE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waterloo and Creston by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waterloo
24%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterloo, NE is 42% higher than the median rent in Creston, IA.
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Discover rentals in Waterloo, NE
5d+ ago
379 Erb Street West, Waterloo, NE 68069
5 beds
2 baths
$600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
379 Erb Street West, Waterloo, NE 68069
5 beds
2 baths
$600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
7h ago
Townhouse for rent in Waterloo
341 Waterloo Dr, Waterloo, NE 68069
2 beds
0 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Waterloo, NE
Quick answers to common questions about the Waterloo rental market.
How much is rent in Waterloo?
The average rent in Waterloo is $1,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterloo?
Average rent prices in Waterloo have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 61% since last year.
How does Waterloo rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waterloo is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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).