What is the average apartment size in Norwalk?

The average size for a Norwalk, IA apartment is 895 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Norwalk?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Norwalk is $1,149 per month, a 2.38% increase from last year’s average of $1,122.

What is the average apartment size in Norwalk?

The typical apartment in Norwalk offers about 895 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Norwalk, IA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Norwalk?

The typical rent budget in Norwalk ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 86% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Norwalk?

In Norwalk, 15% of households rent while 85% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Norwalk is $1,149, a 2.38% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,122.

One-bedroom apartments provide 717 square feet for $1,013, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,167 offer 924 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,142 sq ft) for $1,355, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Norwalk, IA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,149	895 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,013	717 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,167	924 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,355	1,142 sq. ft.

Norwalk, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Norwalk, IA have increased by 2.38% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,122 to $1,149.

What's the typical rent budget in Norwalk, IA?

The largest share of rentals in Norwalk, IA (86%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Norwalk, IA?

811 or 15% of the households in Norwalk, IA are renter-occupied while 4,477 or 85% are owner-occupied.

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How Norwalk Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Norwalk	$1,149
Waukee	$1,378
Des Moines	$1,100
West Des Moines	$1,259
Ankeny	$1,346
Council Bluffs	$1,265
Davenport	$1,040
Ames	$1,316
Iowa City	$1,476
Clinton	$1,351
Bettendorf	$1,354
Grimes, IA	$1,277
Johnston, IA	$1,350
Altoona, IA	$1,336
Urbandale, IA	$1,058
Pleasant Hill, IA	$957
Indianola, IA	$950

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Norwalk apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.