Waverly

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Waverly, IA

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An up-and-coming suburb on the banks of Cedar River

Cedar River Great Schools College Parks Suburban

For renters who enjoy a sense of seclusion, a close-knit community, and wide open spaces, Waverly is a great place to consider putting down roots. Excellent public schools of Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools sit in this town. Waverly is also home to Wartburg College, a private university and educational hub for the community. This campus provides jobs, educational growth, and a college town vibe.

Along Bremer Avenue, check out local and chain dining and shopping options, including Duos Coffee & Ice Cream. Cedar River runs directly through Waverly, where residents enjoy fishing and boating. On the banks of the river, be sure to check out the Shades of Rhythm Amphitheater, known for public performing arts events and private parties. Though housing in Waverly is extremely affordable, there are some modern apartments becoming available in this up-and-coming city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Waverly, IA is $580 for a studio, $480 for one bedroom, $894 for two bedrooms, and $1,395 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Waverly has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$480/month
639 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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.

Schools

Margaretta Carey Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

237 Students

8
out of 10

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

699 Students

7
out of 10

West Cedar Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

230 Students

7
out of 10

Southeast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

164 Students

6
out of 10

Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

699 Students

7
out of 10

Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

771 Students

9
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.