Waterloo, IA rental market

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Last updated August 11, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Waterloo, IA is $850.

Average rent

$850

Month-over-month change

-$25

Year-over-year change

$0

Available rentals

214

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $325 to $159,900.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$01
$50019
$60037
$70033
$80052
$90033
$1,00020
$1,10021
$1,20011
$1,3006
$1,40010
$1,5007
$1,6005
$1,7003
$1,8002
$1,9004
$2,0004
$2,1001
$2,4001
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$775$850
Feb$750$802
Mar$750$850
Apr$800$865
May$895$850
Jun$895$825
Jul$867$850
Aug$850$850
Sep$875No data
Oct$850No data
Nov$850No data
Dec$850No data

Market temperature

The Waterloo, IA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Waterloo, IA is 60% lower than the national average.

Waterloo, IAvs.

$850

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Waterloo, IA?

The average rent in Waterloo, IA is $850.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Waterloo, IA?

Houses in Waterloo, IA rent between $325 - $159,900 with an average rent of $850.

3. How has the rent in Waterloo, IA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Waterloo, IA did not change.

4. How much has the rent in Waterloo, IA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Waterloo, IA decreased by $25

5. How many available rentals are there in Waterloo, IA?

There are currently 214 rentals available in Waterloo, IA.

6. How do rent prices in Waterloo, IA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Waterloo, IA is $850 — 59.52% lower the national average of $2,100.