Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA from $600 (49 Rentals)

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Good Life
1 Bedroom Apartments

Good Life

1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
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Briarwood Grand Apartments
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$810 - $1,095
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

2132 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Hamlet Apartments
$937 - $1,300
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$937 - $1,300
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Casady Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315

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6920 SW 9th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

6920 SW 9th St

6920 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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McKinley Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

McKinley Apartments

315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320

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Stanton Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stanton Apartments

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Norwalk, IA Local Guide

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. The Pointe on Fleur Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwalk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$675
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 baStudio,1BA$725
The Ridges1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$740
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$747
The Hampton Meadows1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Wakonda Village Apartments and ManorS1PwvStudio,1BA$765
River Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$775
McKinley ApartmentsMcKinley Apartments - LIMITED TIME SPECIAL PRIC...2BR,2BA$785
Briarwood Grand Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $1.10 price per square foot Montecristo Townhome Model at Callaway at Holland Pointe in the in the Prairie View neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Norwalk apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Somerset neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Norwalk apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Callaway at Holland PointeMontecristo Townhome3BR,3BA$1.10
The Meadows3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.95
Finn Apartmentsfin-2p2BR,2BA$1.11
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments3BD/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
Willow Bend2 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.07
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsUp to 2 Months Free Rent Call Today!1BR,1BA$0.99
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $747 at Ivy II.

What is the most affordable Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at McKinley Apartments and starts from $895.

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