What is the average apartment size in Norwalk?

The average size for a Norwalk, IA apartment is 941 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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Norwalk is $1,267 per month, a 11.72% increase from last years average of $1,134.

What is the average apartment size in Norwalk?

The typical apartment in Norwalk offers about 941 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 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Norwalk?

In Norwalk, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Norwalk is $1,267, a 11.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,134.

One-bedroom apartments provide 716 square feet for $1,087, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,232 offer 930 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,369 sq ft) for $1,684, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Norwalk, IA

Last updated: August 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,267	941 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,087	716 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,232	930 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,684	1,369 sq. ft.

Norwalk, IA rent trends

Rental prices in Norwalk, IA have increased by 11.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,134 to $1,267.

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

The largest share of rentals in Norwalk, IA (73%) 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?

981 or 17% of the households in Norwalk, IA are renter-occupied while 4,629 or 83% are owner-occupied.

How Norwalk Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Norwalk	$1,267
Des Moines	$1,107
Waukee	$1,429
West Des Moines	$1,291
Cedar Rapids	$1,095
Ames	$1,411
Davenport	$995
Iowa City	$1,508
Council Bluffs	$1,275
Ankeny	$1,418
Bettendorf	$1,388
Urbandale, IA	$1,027
Grimes, IA	$1,347
Johnston, IA	$1,381
Altoona, IA	$1,294
Clive, IA	$1,240
Bondurant, IA	$1,107

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.