
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Waterloo area of Waterloo.


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Downtown Waterloo, Waterloo, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Waterloo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Waterloo 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $842 | $650 | $1,150 |
Downtown Waterloo 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $923 | $695 | $1,100 |
Downtown Waterloo 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,006 | $875 | $1,300 |
Downtown Waterloo 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 |
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There are currently 5 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waterloo, IA
As of April 18, 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 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 | $0.61 |
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 | $1.28 |
Edgemont Park Apartments | Edgemont 1 bed/1bath Poolside Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Park Avenue Lofts | Loft - AVAILABLE NOW! | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
1106-1110 Kent Circle | Kent Circle 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Russell Lamson | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.67 |
Art Bloc | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Waterloo
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Waterloo?
There are currently 89 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Waterloo, IA with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,500. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Waterloo ranging from $550 to $1,300.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Waterloo?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Waterloo ranges from $550 to $1,300 with an average monthly rent of $884.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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