Cheap Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA from $600 (53 Rentals)

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Sunset Apartments
$750 - $825
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$697 - $772
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$53
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$750 - $825
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Sunset Apartments

1113 Main StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Fish Creek
$825 - $1,175
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$792 - $1,142
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$33
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$825 - $1,175
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fish Creek

817-1619 E 17th StNorwalk, IA 50211
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Alice Place at Norwalk
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
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Good Life
1 Bedroom Apartments

Good Life

1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
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The Hampton Meadows
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$750 - $960
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$692 - $902
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$58
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$750 - $960
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The Hampton Meadows

6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Hamlet Apartments
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$834 - $1,219
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$728 - $1,113
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$106
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$834 - $1,219
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Hamlet Apartments

2210 Ep True PkyWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Somerset
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$841 - $1,618
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$753 - $1,530
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$88
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$841 - $1,618
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Somerset

6620 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Finn Apartments
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$848 - $1,125
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$843 - $1,120
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$5
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$848 - $1,125
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Finn Apartments

2221 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Weston Park Apartments
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$850 - $1,300
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$815 - $1,265
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$35
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$850 - $1,300
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Weston Park Apartments

4200 Park AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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The Ridges
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$865 - $940
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$767 - $842
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$98
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$865 - $940
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The Ridges

7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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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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Iowa G21 LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
Norwalk MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$750
Magnolia Park3rd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$775
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 ba2BR,1BA$775
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$785
Bennett Grand Woods Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA

As of January 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bedroom - TH Model at The Meadows in the in the Somerset neighborhood starting from $1,200. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Meadows3 Bedroom - TH3BR,2BA$1.04
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2nd Floor 2/2.02BR,2BA$0.80
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments3BD/2BA3BR,2BA$0.94
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
The RidgesB1 - Renovated2BR,1BA$0.99
Ivy IIElevated 2 bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Pointe on Fleur Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.07
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

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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 $750 at Norwalk Meadows.

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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