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Rental Market Trends in Norwalk, IA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Norwalk, IA is $1,070/month.

Rent in Norwalk is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,070/month

Average Rent

724 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.9%

Change / Year

243

Available Apartments

Norwalk rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Norwalk average $890 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Norwalk average $1,070 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Norwalk average $1,080 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Norwalk average $1,735 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$890/month
311 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,070/month
724 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,080/month
902 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,735/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,580/month
2,238 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,866/month
1,316 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Norwalk, IA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $21 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Norwalk, IA

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Norwalk, IA
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
11% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Norwalk, IA?

Because the average rent in Norwalk is $1,070, you’ll want to make about $3,566 per month or $42,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Norwalk, IA

243 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Norwalk We Think You'll Love

Callaway at Holland Pointe

Callaway at Holland Pointe

Garland Ave,
Norwalk, IA 50211

1-3 Beds | $1,195 - $2,445

Legacy Landing Apartments

Legacy Landing Apartments

2701 Cedar St,
Norwalk, IA 50211

1-3 Beds | $1,003 - $2,009

Cedarbrooke Place

Cedarbrooke Place

2503 Cedar St,
Norwalk, IA 50211

1-3 Beds | $974 - $1,125

High Pointe

High Pointe

1900 Cedar St,
Norwalk, IA 50211

1-3 Beds | $867 - $1,353

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Norwalk?

The average rent in Norwalk is $1,070 per month, which is 35.7% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Norwalk?

Rents in Norwalk, IA are increasing, with prices up 1.9% year-over-year and $21 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Norwalk?

In Norwalk, IA, 56% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Iowa Norwalk Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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