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212 Google reviews, 4.3★
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EPM Iowa, LLC - Property Management, formed in 2017 and based in Waterloo, manages single-family homes, apartments and HOAs across Eastern Iowa and the Cedar Valley, with screening, marketing, inspections, maintenance and financial reporting.
In their words: “We specialize in full-service market property management solutions that fit your needs as an investor or homeowner.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention issues resolved by friendly maintenance staff and help through the application and lease process.
1419 W 4th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
Martin Inc Realtors manages and leases single-family homes and apartments in Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Waverly and Hudson, and also offers real estate sales.
In their words: “At Martin Inc Realtors, we believe real estate and property management should feel professional, personal, and dependable.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention helpful, kind staff and maintenance requests handled quickly.
Serves the Waterloo area · no public office address, so no map pin
Key Property Management, serving the Waterloo area, manages apartments, townhomes, single-family homes and student housing in Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Decorah and Garner, with leasing, online rent payment and real estate sales.
In their words: “You work with a dedicated, real-life property manager and knowledgeable staff, not a robot.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention professional, easy-to-work-with staff, clean, well-kept properties and responsive maintenance.
229 Clay St, Waterloo, IA 50703
Woodly Holdings is listed as a property management company with an office in Waterloo, Iowa, serving rental property owners and tenants in the area.
224 Byron Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
MGT Property Management Company, based in Waterloo, manages apartments in Waterloo and the Cedar Valley, providing marketing, tenant screening, maintenance, inspections, accounting, legal compliance and move-outs.
In their words: “Choose us for a seamless, professional, and personalized property management experience.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a responsive property manager who sends help quickly and friendly, easy-to-work-with people.
622 Progress Ave Ste B, Waterloo, IA 50701
Caliber Group Property Management, Co, with an appointment-only office in Waterloo, manages apartments and rental properties for owners and tenants in the Waterloo area.
2327 Falls Ave #4, Waterloo, IA 50701
Edge RPM is a real estate agency and property management company in Waterloo managing single-family homes, apartments and student housing in the Cedar Valley, Waverly and Waterloo.
In their words: “Our business thrives on great communication with our tenants, owners, and prospects.”
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Waterloo market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Waterloo are $110 below the Black Hawk County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$44 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Waterloo's typical asking rent is $110 (10.8%) below the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Waterloo is number 2 of 2 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and July, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 5 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo | $909 | +5.1% | 7 |
| Cedar Rapids | $1,274 | +14.7% | 9 |
| North Liberty | $1,808 | +7.7% | 4 |
| Coralville | $1,282 | +10.2% | 2 |
| Iowa City | $1,713 | +9.1% | 7 |
| Ames | $1,240 | +1.7% | 8 |
| Ankeny | $1,464 | +1.5% | 0 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 7 property management companies in Waterloo, Black Hawk County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Cedar Falls, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Waterloo is $909 (September 2026); +5.1% over the past year and +29.7% over five years. About 37.9% of homes in Waterloo are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 6.4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 7 property management companies in Waterloo, IA: 6 with an office in the city and 1 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Waterloo was $909 a month in September 2026, +5.1% on a year earlier.
Over the 5 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and July. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. No company can pay for its position.
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