
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA from $400 (38 Rentals)
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832 W 1st St, Unit 832 1/2 W

1106-1110 Kent Circle

Union at North Crossing

Edgemont Park Apartments
Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Waterloo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waterloo Studio Apartments | $874 | $550 | $1,300 |
Downtown Waterloo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $575 | $1,800 |
Downtown Waterloo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,114 | $650 | $2,500 |
Downtown Waterloo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $615 | $1,151 |
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There are currently 38 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Union at North Crossing | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $757 |
Edgemont Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom Efficiency @ Edgemont Park | Studio,1BA | $795 |
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | Standard Unit | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Park Avenue Lofts | Studio - AVAILABLE NOW! | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
Art Bloc | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
The Grand Crossing | Lofts @Grand Crossing | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waterloo, IA
As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Waterloo area is the $0.65 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 $750. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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918 W 4th St, Unit 918 | 918 W 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Riverwalk Residences | 1st Month Free | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
Union at North Crossing | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
The Grand Crossing | Corner Loft @ Grand Crossing | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IA | Standard Unit | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Edgemont Park Apartments | Edgemont 1 bed/1bath Poolside Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Park Avenue Lofts | Loft - AVAILABLE NOW! | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
832 W 1st St, Unit 832 1/2 W | 832 W 1st St | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Waterloo?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Waterloo is at Russell Lamson listed at $675.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment is $750 at 1106-1110 Kent Circle.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Waterloo Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Waterloo is starting from $895 at Edgemont Park Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Waterloo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Union at North Crossing and starts from $1,151.
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