
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA from $600 (50 Rentals)
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918 E 17th St

Sunset Apartments

Cedarbrooke Place

Norwalk Meadows

Allure at 57

Norwalk 55+ Living (IOWA)

Norwalk Park Apartments

Norwalk Park Apartments

Good Life
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Country View Apartments

Valley Acres Apartments

River Oaks Apartments

McKinley Apartments

The Pointe on Fleur Apartments

The Ridges

The Hampton Meadows

The Oaks

Hamlet Apartments

Sunburst
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Deer Ridge

Bennett Grand Woods Apartments

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes

Ivy II

Briarwood Grand Apartments

Willow Bend

Elmcrest

Eastwood on Grand

Magnolia Park

Goldbriar Chateau
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Weston Park Apartments

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Somerset

416 8th St

Melbourne

The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments - Des Moines

Park Avenue by Broadmoor

3721 Cottage Grove Ave

Southern Park Apartments

Casady Apartments
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Bell Terrace

Stidham- 6920 SW 9th St

Southridge Senior Lofts

Flats on 5th

Iowa G21 LLC

The Meadows

BNL Investments

Iowa Stanton LLC

800 13th St

122 McKinley Ave
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Norwalk, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Norwalk?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Norwalk Studio Apartments | $875 | $650 | $1,075 |
| Cheap Norwalk 1 Bedroom Apartments | $885 | $650 | $1,369 |
| Cheap Norwalk 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,007 | $775 | $1,900 |
| Cheap Norwalk 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $895 | $1,889 |
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Cheapest Available Norwalk Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Norwalk, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $650. River Oaks Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwalk apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| River Oaks Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Sunset Apartments | Studio, 1 ba | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| The Ridges | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Hampton Meadows | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| McKinley Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $785 |
| Hamlet Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
| Sunburst | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes | S_ARTISAN | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $1.01 price per square foot fin-2r Model at Finn Apartments in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,045. The second greatest value Norwalk apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fort Des Moines starting at $975 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwalk apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Apartments | fin-2r | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| Fort Des Moines | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Magnolia Park | 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| The Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| The Oaks | 2/1 Rennovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| McKinley Apartments | 2BD/1.5BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.89 |
| Goldbriar Chateau | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Pointe on Fleur Apartments | One Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
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Best Local Schools in Norwalk, IA
Lakewood Elementary School
Norwalk Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Norwalk Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Norwalk Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Norwalk Apartment is $650 at Valley Acres Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Norwalk Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Norwalk is starting from $775 at Sunset Apartments.
What is the most affordable Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe on Fleur Apartments and starts from $1,025.
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