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

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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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Casady Apartments
1 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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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 The Oaks in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood priced from $719. Valley Acres Apartments in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Norwalk apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$719
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$765
The Hampton MeadowsB2 - Classic2BR,1BA$770
Ivy II (Kenwood II)Classic 2 bed/1.5 bath2BR,1BA$777
The RidgesB1 - Classic2BR,1BA$790
Sunset Apartments2bd, 1ba2BR,1BA$795
Weston Park ApartmentsPoppy1BR,1BA$795
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Norwalk, IA

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Norwalk area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Norwalk apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Meadows starting at $795 with a $0.85 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.
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Meadows2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.85
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Pointe on FleurOne Month FREE Rent - 2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$0.87
The RidgesB1 - Deluxe2BR,1BA$1.06
Sunset Apartments2bd, 1ba2BR,1BA$0.96
BNL Investments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
SunburstTwo Bedroom-One Bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Ivy II (Kenwood II)Elevated 2 bed/1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.09
The Oaks1BA/1BR1BR,1BA$1.07

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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

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 $719 at The Oaks.

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 $765 at The Pointe on Fleur.

What is the most affordable Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Norwalk Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Briarwood Grand Apartments and starts from $1,075.

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