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  3. Building Photo - 440 Florence St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550
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    Base Rent$550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$550

    440 Florence St

    440 Florence St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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  16. Building Photo - 832 W 1st St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $625
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$625
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$625

    832 W 1st St Unit 832 1/2 W

    832 W 1st St, Waterloo, IA 50701
  22. Building Photo - 1315 1st W St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $645
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$645 - $725
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$645 - $725

    1315 1st W St

    1315 1st W St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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  36. Building Photo - 2321 Iowa St
    STUDIO
    $750+
    1 BED
    $750+

    2321 Iowa St

    2321 Iowa St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Cedar Falls, IA Apartments for Rent

Cedar Falls is home to the University of Northern Iowa and flows along the scenic Cedar River in Black Hawk County. With around 40,000 residents, this college town offers a welcoming atmosphere for anyone looking for affordable apartments in eastern Iowa. Apartments for rent in Cedar Falls give you access to campus life with convenient amenities, making it perfect for renters who want reasonable living costs and a tight-knit community feel.

Renting in Cedar Falls means scoring affordable housing with one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,018 per month and two-bedrooms near $1,176. The city connects with neighboring Waterloo to form the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Metro Area, which means more shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Major roads make commuting around the region simple, while UNI brings cultural events, recreational facilities, and job opportunities. From downtown Cedar Falls to neighborhoods near campus, you'll find apartment communities that match different budgets and lifestyles.

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Cedar Falls High School

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Holmes Junior High School

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Peet Junior High School

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