Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Waverly, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Waverly

$1,200/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waverly is $1,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.57

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waverly

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waverly 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 Waverly, IA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Waverly, IA

Average rent prices in Waverly have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Waverly, IA

Rent prices in Waverly vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waverly is $1,120, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Waverly run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $975.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

66%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,325

20%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,050

9%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,300

4%

10%

4 bedroom

$1,550

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

66%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Waverly, 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.

How does rent in Waverly, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Waverly and Cedar Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

Waverly

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waverly, IA is equal to the median rent in Cedar Falls, IA.

Discover rentals in Waverly, IA

807 5th Street Northwest, Unit 1D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

807 5th Street Northwest, Unit 1D

807 5th St Nw, Waverly, IA 50677

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Condo for rent

Available May 15

Heims Investments (River Park Drive) - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.3

Very good

Heims Investments (River Park Drive)

702 702 - 740 River Park Dr., Waverly, IA 50677

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

818 5th St Nw #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waverly

818 5th Street Northwest - 4

818 5th St Nw #4, Waverly, IA 50677

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

16th Street - Waverly - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

16th Street - Waverly

402 16th St Sw, Waverly, IA 50677

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Waverly, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Waverly rental market.

How much is rent in Waverly?

The average rent in Waverly is $1,200 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waverly?

Average rent prices in Waverly have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Waverly rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waverly is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Waverly?

To comfortably afford rent in Waverly, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Waverly?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waverly, IA is $922, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,382.

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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