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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Newly remodeled units
  • Pet friendly

Location

117 W Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
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Management

Coves Living Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 200-3051

Property Overview

Orchard Meadows earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, backed by excellent marks for price, amenities, and location, plus solid trustworthiness. Newly remodeled units and a pet-friendly policy add to its appeal, and it stands out for nearby pet care and supply options, along with a grocery store within a reasonable distance.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Orchard Meadows is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Orchard Meadows has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Central heat
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

B1 Classic2 bed1 bath881 sqft$850 /mo1 unit availableNEW OWNER/newly remodeled! OCTOBER RENT SPECIAL! Ottumwa Iowa is famous for the American Gothic House, Antique Airfield and is made up of a diverse community also known as the Video Game Capital of the World. This Mid-Century modern 56 unit community has 2 bedrooms 1 bath newly remodeled units in a secure sleek setting. Moments from Buena Vista University and Indian Hills Community College you are close to Walmart and Canteen Lunch in the Alley Restaurant and Bubba-Q's. You will love living here! *pet friendly with associated fees and vaccination record Attentive maintenance on site full-time that speaks Spanish. Come take a tour and fill out an application.
B1 PARTIALLY RENOVATED2 bed1 bath881 sqft$950 /mo1 unit availableNEW OWNER/newly remodeled! OCTOBER RENT SPECIAL! Ottumwa Iowa is famous for the American Gothic House, Antique Airfield and is made up of a diverse community also known as the Video Game Capital of the World. This Mid-Century modern 56 unit community has 2 bedrooms 1 bath newly remodeled units in a secure sleek setting. Moments from Buena Vista University and Indian Hills Community College you are close to Walmart and Canteen Lunch in the Alley Restaurant and Bubba-Q's. You will love living here! *pet friendly with associated fees and current vaccination record Attentive maintenance on site full-time that speaks Spanish. Come take a tour and fill out an application.

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Amenities for Orchard Meadows

Apartment Amenities

Newly RenovatedSpacious Floor Plans
Updated Fixtures

Appliances

Modern Kitchen Appliances

Building

Cats OKControlled Entrances
Dogs OK

Grounds

Open Green Space

Services

On-Site Maintenance
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

Units56

About Orchard Meadows

Home Orchard Meadows

NEW OWNER/newly remodeled! OCTOBER RENT SPECIAL! Ottumwa Iowa is famous for the American Gothic House, Antique Airfield and is made up of a diverse community also known as the Video Game Capital of the World. This Mid-Century modern 56 unit community has 2 bedrooms 1 bath newly remodeled units in a secure sleek setting. Moments from Buena Vista University and Indian Hills Community College you are close to Walmart and Canteen Lunch in the Alley Restaurant and Bubba-Q's. You will love living here! *pet friendly with associated fees and vaccination record Attentive maintenance on site full-time that speaks Spanish. Come take a tour and fill out an application.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Orchard Meadows is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Orchard Meadows has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Orchard Meadows
Price·10A 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.
Orchard Meadows offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Orchard Meadows goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Orchard Meadows receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Orchard Meadows 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 Orchard Meadows 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.

Orchard Meadows is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby

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 Orchard Meadows compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Distance from transit
More than 1.6 miles from public transportation

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Rent trends in Ottumwa

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Orchard Meadows to be 10% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Ottumwa.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Ottumwa
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Ottumwa
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$887
December 2024$895
January 2025$895
February 2025$895
March 2025$901
April 2025$905
May 2025$933
June 2025$939
July 2025$932
August 2025$924
September 2025$912
October 2025$926
November 2025$850
December 2025$808
January 2026$830
February 2026$962
March 2026$995
April 2026$995
May 2026$995
June 2026$958
July 2026$961
August 2026$995
September 2026$995
October 2026$995

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Bedrooms

2 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

$36,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $36,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $900.
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Schools near Orchard Meadows

Eisenhower Elementary School

2624 marilyn rd

ottumwa, IA, 52501

K-5Public
B-

Horace Mann Elementary School

1523 n court st

ottumwa, IA, 52501

K-5Public
B-

James Elementary School

1001 n benton

ottumwa, IA, 52501

K-5Public
C

Ottumwa Virtual Learning

1112 n van buren

ottumwa, IA, 52501

PK, K-12Public

Wilson Elementary School

1102 e 4th st

ottumwa, IA, 52501

K-5Public
C
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Ottumwa near 117 W Rochester Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

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

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 117 W Rochester Rd, Ottumwa

Groceries

5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 117 W Rochester Rd

Hy-Vee Drugstore
1140 N Jefferson St
J M Asian Market
801 E Main St
Guadalupana
301 Church St
Hy-Vee
1025 N Quincy Ave
ALDI
940 N Quincy Ave

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