The carved WATERLOO BUILDING sign on the facade at 531 Commercial Street, Waterloo, Iowa

Now Leasing · 531 Commercial St

Office space for rent in downtown Waterloo, Iowa

From a single office to a full floor

The Waterloo Building leases office space from suites of about 500 square feet up to entire floors of roughly 3,000 square feet — ten stories of offices in downtown Waterloo's 1914 landmark. Some available suites are advertised publicly; others are unlisted, so the fastest way to see everything open is to call.

Ask about current availability. Rates depend on suite, floor, and term, so we quote per suite — call (415) 504-2765 or send a message and we'll line up every open suite, listed and unlisted.

Individual office

~500–1,000 sq ft

Single suites for solo professionals, counselors, consultants, and startups getting established downtown.

Multi-office suite

~1,000–2,000 sq ft

Reception plus several offices for growing practices and small firms that need room to add people.

Full floor

up to ~3,000 sq ft

An entire single-tenant floor for established firms that want their own identity in a landmark building.

What Comes With The Building

More than four walls

  • Covered parking for $50/month in the adjoining garage
  • Enclosed skywalks to the convention center & adjacent hotel
  • Cedar River views from upper floors
  • Original stonework and a century-old bank vault
  • A staffed, well-maintained downtown landmark
  • Blocks from courts, banks, and restaurants

And if you're building something new in the Cedar Valley, ask about our leasing incentives for professionals under 30 and recent UNI graduates.

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The ten-story Waterloo Building rising against a blue sky at 531 Commercial Street, Waterloo, Iowa

How Leasing Works

Straightforward, and local

  1. Tour

    Call (415) 504-2765 or use the contact form, and we'll walk you through the suites that fit.

  2. Terms

    We propose a lease matched to your size and length needs — negotiated locally, not printed from a template.

  3. Move in

    Flexible timing, and many suites are move-in ready.

See advertised availability on Crexi →

Questions & Answers

Leasing questions

How much does office space cost at The Waterloo Building?

Rates depend on the suite, floor, and lease length, so we quote per suite — call (415) 504-2765 for current pricing. Covered parking in the adjoining garage is a flat $50 per month.

What sizes are available?

From about 500 square feet up to a full floor of roughly 3,000 square feet, with adjacent suites combinable as you grow.

Is parking included?

Covered parking in the adjoining garage is available to tenants for $50 a month, with enclosed skywalk access into the building.

Are there incentives for young professionals or UNI grads?

Yes — we offer leasing incentives for professionals under 30 and recent University of Northern Iowa graduates. Ask for details when you inquire.

Who do I talk to about leasing?

Leasing is handled locally by Waterloo Commercial LLC. Call (415) 504-2765 or send a message to set up a tour.

See what's open

Tell us what you need and we'll show you every suite that fits — including the ones not advertised online.

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