Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA from $400 (36 Rentals)

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Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Waterloo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Waterloo area of Waterloo, IA is a Studio unit found at Russell Lamson priced from $675. 1106-1110 Kent Circle has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Downtown Waterloo apartments for rent in Waterloo, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Russell LamsonStudioStudio,1BA$675
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Union at North Crossing1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$757
Edgemont Park Apartments1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont ParkStudio,1BA$795
Park Avenue LoftsStudio - AVAILABLE NOW!Studio,1BA$1,100
Art BlocStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Grand CrossingLofts @Grand Crossing1BR,1BA$1,300
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waterloo, IA

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waterloo area is the $0.61 price per square foot 918 W 4th St Model at 918 W 4th St, Unit 918 in the in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Downtown Waterloo apartment is the 1st Month Free Model at Riverwalk Residences starting at $1,300 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Downtown Waterloo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Waterloo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
918 W 4th St, Unit 918918 W 4th St1BR,1BA$0.61
Riverwalk Residences1st Month Free2BR,2BA$1.23
Union at North Crossing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.13
The Grand CrossingCorner Loft @ Grand Crossing1BR,1BA$1.88
Edgemont Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apartment With Poolside Balcony At ...1BR,1BA$1.34
Park Avenue LoftsLoft - AVAILABLE NOW!1BR,1BA$2.09
1106-1110 Kent CircleKent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
Russell LamsonStudioStudio ,1BA$1.67
Art BlocStudioStudio ,1BA$3.04
264 Baltimore St, Unit 3264 Baltimore StStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Waterloo, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood in Waterloo, IA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

35 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Waterloo Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Waterloo?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Waterloo is under $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Waterloo?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Waterloo is 1106-1110 Kent Circle which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Waterloo costs $1,151.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Waterloo?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Downtown Waterloo that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Waterloo?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Waterloo have an average cost of $485 which is $666 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Waterloo.

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