Hurst Home for Rent

Hurst, located in Waterloo, is a neighborhood defined by its proximity to major shopping and dining options along East San Marnan Drive, including big box stores like Sam’s Club, Walmart, and Target, as well as the struggling Crossroads Mall. Local dining favorites such as Amigos Mexican Cuisine and Cantina add a touch of local flavor. Downtown Waterloo, just minutes away, offers additional dining options like SingleSpeed Brewing Co. and Big Head Burger. Hurst is a driver-centric area, with residents relying on cars for commuting via East San Marnan, Interstate 380, and U.S. Route 20, making it easy to reach Cedar Falls in 15 to 20 minutes. Major employers like MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center and a John Deere manufacturing plant are conveniently close. While there are limited parks, Morris Park on East Ridgeway provides a circus-themed playground and green space. The Cedar River, a few miles east, is a popular spot for fly fishing. Hurst hosts cultural events in downtown Waterloo, including the Iowa Irish Fest and Juneteenth Celebration. Housing in Hurst primarily consists of condos, townhouses, and duplexes, with homes built between 1975 and 2010. Streets like Kaplan Drive feature unique ranch-style and split-level homes with manicured lawns, while Lois Lane offers newer townhouses with minimal yard space and a lack of sidewalks.