🚨 Press Release: Q3 2025 Lease Rates in Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa – Market Trends & Highlights

WATERLOO & CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – October 2025 – Lease Rates in Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa and The Cedar Valley as a whole for the commercial real estate market continues to show strong leasing activity as we close out the third quarter of 2025. Updated data highlights notable movement across retail, office, and industrial sectors in Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa.

📊 Q3 Lease Rates in Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa

• Retail Space: $25.00/SF

• Office Space: $9.27/SF

• Industrial/Office Flex: $7.00/SF

For comparison, earlier in 2025, lease rates averaged:

• Office: $11.49/SF

• Industrial: $5.90/SF

• Retail: $15.50/SF

This quarter’s data shows retail lease rates leading the market, with a sharp rise compared to Q1. Meanwhile, office and industrial remain competitive, creating opportunities for both local and national tenants seeking affordable space in a growing metro.

🏢 Q3 Leasing Highlights in Waterloo & Cedar Falls

The Cedar Valley market continues to attract high-quality tenants, underscoring the strength of Waterloo and Cedar Falls as regional hubs for business and education. Key transactions this quarter include:

• Hawkeye Community College leasing 8,200 square feet of industrial/flex space on Martin Road in Waterloo

• A new 6,000 square foot industrial lease on Texas Street in Waterloo

• The successful leasing of premium retail spaces on Crossroads Boulevard, one of the area’s most in-demand corridors in Cedar Falls and Waterloo

These deals highlight steady demand across multiple asset classes, with institutional tenants and local businesses alike fueling growth.

💡 What This Means for Investors & Businesses

The commercial real estate market in Waterloo and Cedar Falls is showing both resilience and opportunity. Rising retail lease rates signal strong demand from consumer-facing businesses, while industrial and office tenants are locking in favorable deals at competitive price points.

Whether you’re an investor, landlord, or business owner, staying ahead of these trends is key. Leasing momentum in corridors like Crossroads Blvd., industrial nodes along Martin Rd. and Texas St., in Waterloo and growing areas throughout Cedar Falls Industrial Park demonstrate the region’s economic strength and strategic location within Northeast Iowa.

✅ About Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa’s Market

With their central location in the Cedar Valley, a skilled workforce, and ongoing investment in infrastructure and redevelopment, Waterloo and Cedar Falls continue to position themselves as attractive destinations for commercial real estate.

Media Contact:Jared Hottle – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, One Realty Centre

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