1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA (86 Rentals)

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1937 Pinehurst Ln
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1937 Pinehurst Ln

1937 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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Crossroads Square
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Crossroads Square

1820 E Ridgeway AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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Colonial Apartments
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Colonial Apartments

801-811 W 4th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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Wellington Manor
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Wellington Manor

314 Wellington StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Emerson
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Emerson

314 Randolph StWaterloo, IA 50701
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Heritage Homes
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Heritage Homes

1306 W Donald StWaterloo, IA 50703
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Roosevelt
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Roosevelt

200 E Arlington StWaterloo, IA 50703
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716 Randolph St
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716 Randolph St

716 Randolph StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1311 Prospect Ave
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1311 Prospect Ave

1311 Prospect AveWaterloo, IA 50703
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410 Thompson
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410 Thompson

410 ThompsonWaterloo, IA 50703
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1003 Grant St
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1003 Grant St

1003 Grant StWaterloo, IA 50702
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811 W 3rd St
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811 W 3rd St

811 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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229 Oaklawn Ave
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229 Oaklawn Ave

229 Oaklawn AveWaterloo, IA 50701
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303 Courtland St
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303 Courtland St

303 Courtland StWaterloo, IA 50703
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224-228 South St
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224-228 South St

224-228 South StWaterloo, IA 50701
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929 Grant Ave
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929 Grant Ave

929 Grant AveWaterloo, IA 50702
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5 Unit Building
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5 Unit Building

624-628 W 3rd StWaterloo, IA 50701
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1241 South St
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1241 South St

1241 South StWaterloo, IA 50702
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428 Center St
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428 Center St

428 Center StWaterloo, IA 50703
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3769 W 9th St
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3769 W 9th St

3769 W 9th StWaterloo, IA 50702
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1953 Pinehurst Ln
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1953 Pinehurst Ln

1953 Pinehurst LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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1711 Lark Ln
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1711 Lark Ln

1711 Lark LnWaterloo, IA 50701
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131 Leland Ave
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131 Leland Ave

131 Leland AveWaterloo, IA 50701

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Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 18, 2025

There are currently 19 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Waterloo, IA neighborhoods that range in price from $615 to $1,800. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Waterloo with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Waterloo19$1,099$615

Largest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is found at The Grand Crossing in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood and is 820 square feet priced from $1,300. Edgemont Park Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 675 square feet and currently listed start at $885. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Grand CrossingFurnished Loft @ Grand Crossing820 Sq Ft$1,300
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...675 Sq Ft$885
Park Avenue LoftsMezzanine Loft - AVAILABLE NOW!649 Sq Ft$1,300
The Residence @ Willow Falls1 Bed A w/Balcony638 Sq Ft$1,475
Park @ Nine23A3sc_RENO614 Sq Ft$1,015
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA610 Sq Ft$675
Art Bloc1A534 Sq Ft$1,250

Cheapest Available Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Waterloo, IA is the 1 BR/ 1 BA Model starting from $675 at Meadow Ridge Apartments . The second most affordable Waterloo 1 Bedroom is the Updated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW... Model at 1106-1110 Kent Circle starting at $750 in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterloo is currently $1,106. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Waterloo:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Meadow Ridge Apartments1 BR/ 1 BA$675
1106-1110 Kent CircleUpdated Cozy 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment in SW...$750
Residences on College HillCozy 1-Bedroom Apartment in Prime College Hill ...$795
Russell LamsonOne Bedroom$800
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Balcony At Top Rated...$885
Park @ Nine23A3sc_RENO$1,015
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!$1,150
Art Bloc1B$1,250
The Grand CrossingLofts @Grand Crossing$1,300

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Waterloo Overview

Black Hawk County, located in Iowa, is a beautiful part of the country. One of the jewels is Waterloo, IA, which is the county seat. Waterloo is not far from Cedar Falls, however, it still has beautiful living opportunities in its own right. If you are looking for apartments in Waterloo, Iowa, what do you need to know about this area? Take a look at some important information and find the best Waterloo apartments in the region.á

Why live in Waterloo, IA?

There are lots of reasons why people choose to live in the beautiful area of Waterloo. First, traffic is relatively light, allowing people to spend more time doing what they love instead of sitting in traffic. Next, the cost of living in Waterloo is very low. That is because real estate is not that expensive. Finally, there are lots of friendly people who live in Waterloo as well. Lots of people are willing to help each other out, making Waterloo a beautiful place for young professionals and family.á

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Getting Around Waterloo, IA

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

24 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterloo with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waterloo is at Meadow Ridge Apartments listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterloo is $1,106.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waterloo Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterloo is a 820 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at The Grand Crossing.

What is the average size for Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waterloo is currently 597 sq ft.

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