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Student Apartments for Rent in Waterloo, IA

164 Rentals
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  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,400

    124 Main St

    124 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  41. 4 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,400

    1407 W 2nd St

    1407 W 2nd St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
  42. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,970

    812 Clay St

    812 Clay St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Waterloo at a Glance

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$788
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3

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24

Some Transit

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53

Somewhat Bikeable

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Waterloo, IA Student Apartments for Rent

Student housing apartments in Waterloo,IA give you the freedom and flexibility you need when you're searching for off-campus rentals. There's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment, like pricing. Some student housing offers by-the-bed pricing, which allows you to rent the bedroom but share a common area, kitchen, and living room with other students. In other apartment communities, you get a standard apartment, but the community caters to students with features like dedicated study areas or a shuttle bus to campus.

One benefit of choosing off-campus student housing is having fewer rules to follow than in dorms or other types of on-campus housing. However, that freedom comes with much more responsibility. For example, students in off-campus apartments will have to pay monthly rent and utilities. The apartment community might require renters' insurance, and you might have to pay a security deposit and application fee. When renting a student apartment off-campus, you'll have to undergo a credit and background check. And while off-campus housing is sometimes less expensive, you still might need to find a roommate or two to share expenses.

While there's a lot to consider when choosing a student apartment in Waterloo, IA, it's a big step toward adulthood. When selecting your off-campus apartment, look at the available services and amenities to make sure they fit your unique needs and lifestyle.

Renting in Waterloo

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Getting Around Waterloo

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47

Car-Dependent

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
53

Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
24

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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West High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,652 Students
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East High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,022 Students
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Hoover Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
883 Students
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George Washington Carver Academy

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
442 Students
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Central Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
471 Students
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Kingsley Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
343 Students

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