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Rental Market Trends in Waterloo, IA

What is the average rent in Waterloo, IA?

$782/month

Average Rent

586 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Waterloo, IA is $782 per month. This is 52% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Waterloo more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Waterloo, you can expect to pay about $756 per month for a studio, $782 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $959 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,096 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$756/month
369 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$782/month
586 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$959/month
882 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,096/month
1,021 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$636/month
392 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$962/month
612 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,174/month
990 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$1,765/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,550/month
1,016 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,583/month
1,254 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Waterloo, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $2 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Waterloo, IA
Last Updated June 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Waterloo, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
32% Below $700/month
44% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
6% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Waterloo?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waterloo is the most affordable neighborhood in Waterloo.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterloo
$1,250/month
618 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Waterloo?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Waterloo is the most expensive neighborhood in Waterloo.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterloo
$1,250/month
618 Sq Ft

Which Waterloo neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Waterloo with the most apartments available is Downtown Waterloo .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Waterloo
$1,250/month
618 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Waterloo, IA?

Because the average rent in Waterloo is $782, you’ll want to make about $2,606 per month or $31,272 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Waterloo, IA is 13.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Waterloo is 22.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $756 - $1,096. You can expect to pay 4.2% less for groceries, 19.4% less for utilities, and 8.8% less for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Waterloo

Waterloo, IA

Downtown Waterloo

Waterloo, IA

Studio
$1,016/month
$1,016/month
One Bedroom
$1,296/month
$1,296/month
Two Bedroom
$1,417/month
$1,417/month
Three Bedroom
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Waterloo, IA 50701

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335 Cedar St,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,200 - $2,500

Union at North Crossing

Union at North Crossing

3330 E 4th St,
Waterloo, IA 50703

1-3 Beds | $900 - $1,233

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University Manor

1939 College St,
Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Studio - 2 Beds | $770 - $1,400

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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