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Alice Place at Norwalk
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alice Place at Norwalk

9310 Marketplace DrNorwalk, IA 50211
Senior Living
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Good Life
1 Bedroom Apartments

Good Life

1313 Wright RdNorwalk, IA 50211
Senior Living
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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
Senior Living
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The Meadows
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Meadows

7500 Meadowlands DrDes Moines, IA 50320
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Iowa G21 LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa G21 LLC

2100 Grand AveWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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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. Goldbriar Chateau in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. 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
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Ivy IIClassic 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$685
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$695
The Oaks1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$719
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$750
Norwalk MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$770
The RidgesA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$775
Sunset ApartmentsStudio, 1 ba2BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA

As of December 17, 2025 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$0.88
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Willow Bend2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.98
BNL Investments2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.06
Ivy IIElevated 2 bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Pointe on FleurOne Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci...1BR,1BA$1.07
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Getting Around Norwalk, IA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $685 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 The Pointe on Fleur and starts from $1,025.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!