Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Waterloo Neighborhood of Waterloo, IA from $500 (5 Rentals)

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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 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

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 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
Leavitt Park Apartments - Waterloo, IAStandard Unit2BR,1BA$1.28
Edgemont Park ApartmentsEdgemont 1 bed/1bath Poolside Balcony1BR,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

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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