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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

4454 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
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Management

BH

Leasing office

(515) 882-7654

Open 

Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm CT

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Walnut Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Hickory1 bed1 bath600+ sqft$973–$987 /mo2 units available
Oak1 bed1 bath600 sqft$1,036 /mo1 unit available
Maple2 bed2 bath859 sqft$1,084–$1,160 /mo4 units available
Ash2 bed2 bath859 sqft$1,143–$1,215 /mo3 units available
Spruce3 bed2 bath1,299 sqft$1,355 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Walnut Lake Apartments

Apartment Amenities

3rd FloorAir Conditioning
Breakfast BarCeiling Fan
First FloorUpgraded Fixtures & Finishes Throughout

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry

Tech

Smart Home TechnologyUSB outlets

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Fitness CenterGame Room
Handicap AccessibleResidents Lounge
Roof Deck

Grounds

Attached GaragesGarage Parking
Grilling StationOff-Street Parking
Onsite LakeOutdoor Space
Paved TrailPicnic/BBQ Area
Pond ViewStorage
Swimming Pool

Services

2nd FloorClubhouse Rentals
Little Free LibraryOn Call Emergency Maintenance
On-Site ManagementProperty Manager Onsite
Valet Waste Service

Other

Flexible Lease TermsZero Deposit Options
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

Per-applicant.

$50

REQUIRED FEES

Admin Fee

One-time.

$150

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Garage Lot

Open parking.

Garage Lot

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 garage lots max. Unassigned parking.

$65

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

Breed Restrictions Apply

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. Large Dogs Welcome.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Large Dogs Welcome.

$50

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$300

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Building details

Property details

Year built2015
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About Walnut Lake Apartments

HomeApartments in Urbandale Walnut Lake Apartments

Walnut Lake Apartments is the apartment you've been looking for in Urbandale, IA. With comfortable one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes complete with washers and dryers, quartz countertops, and ceiling fans, you're guaranteed to find a place to live with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have access to a dog park, bike rentals, and garages. Find a home at Walnut Lake Apartments, where living more is the new standard.


Year Built: 2015

Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Walnut Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Lake Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Walnut Lake Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Walnut Lake Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Walnut Lake Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walnut Lake Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Walnut Lake Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

Great service. I had an issue with my garage and one of the maintenance crew members, Dave, came to fix it after hours just so I wouldn’t have to leave my car out in the snow.

Caroline Noble

Caroline Noble

Feb 11, 2025

We had an amazing experience with applying and getting an apartment at walnut lake apartments. Katrina was very nice and worked hard to get us into our apartment as soon as possible.

Reid Kleffman

Reid Kleffman

Sep 14, 2024

We’re sharing just 8 of many, sorted highest to lowest. Visit the Google business profile to view all reviews.

Walnut Lake Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Walnut Lake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Considerations

No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Urbandale

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 17% higher than 1-bedrooms in Urbandale.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Walnut Lake Apartments to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Urbandale.

3-bedroom apartments at Walnut Lake Apartments cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Urbandale.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Urbandale
A table of studio rental data trends in Urbandale
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$969
June 2024$1,024
July 2024$1,211
August 2024$740
September 2024$746
October 2024$812
November 2024$774
December 2024$727
January 2025$723
February 2025$719
March 2025$927
April 2025$891
May 2025$1,211
June 2025$1,200
July 2025$1,052
August 2025$1,028
September 2025$1,087
October 2025$698
November 2025$702
December 2025$687
January 2026$688
February 2026$690
March 2026$675
April 2026$672

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 4454 142nd St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$40,180/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,180 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,004.
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Schools near Walnut Lake Apartments

Walnut Hills Elementary School

4240 156th st

urbandale, IA, 50323

PK, K-5Public
A

Radiant Elementary

5050 170th st

urbandale, IA, 50323

K-5Public
A

Grant Ragan Elementary School

645 ne dartmoor dr

waukee, IA, 50263

PK, K-5Public
A

Vince Meyer Early Learning Center

430 ashowrth dr

waukee, IA, 50263

PKPublic

Heritage Elementary

500 ne beaverbrooke blvd

grimes, IA, 50111

PK, K-4Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Urbandale near 4454 142nd St

Walking

2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 4454 142nd St, Urbandale

Groceries

0/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

2/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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