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Average Rent in Waterloo 50701 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Waterloo 50701, Waterloo, IA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,345/mo
▼ 4.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$775/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Waterloo 50701 vs Waterloo, IA Average
Waterloo 50701 is more expensive the Waterloo, IA average by $223/mo (20%). The citywide average is $1,122/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Waterloo 50701?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Waterloo 50701 is $1,345 per month across 3 apartment communities and 9 available units. Rents have decreased $70 (4.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Metro Rentals starting at $775/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,345/mo.
Prices range from $775 to $1,510 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Waterloo 50701 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Waterloo 50701
Rent Prices by Apartment in Waterloo 50701
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Rentals | $775/mo | $775/mo | 1 | 2.7 |
| Grand Crossing Condos | $1,360/mo | $1,400/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Art Bloc | $1,410/mo | $1,443/mo | 3 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Waterloo 50701 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Waterloo 50701
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,345/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($775/mo), you need to earn at least $31,000/year.
Median household income in Waterloo 50701 is $56,344 , about 13% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Waterloo 50701
Overall prices in Waterloo 50701 runs below the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 88.0, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Waterloo 50701's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,345 |
| Utilities | $267 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $637 |
| Healthcare | $311 |
| Other goods and services | $497 |
| Estimated total | $3,580/mo |
Population
66,947
Median household income
$56,344
Census median rent
$896/mo
Rent as % of income
27.4%
Median age
36.6
Mean commute
16 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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