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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious floor plans
- Open green spaces
- 24-hour maintenance team
Location
117 W Rochester Rd, Ottumwa, IA 52501, USA
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Property Overview
Orchard Meadows earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6/10 Zumper expert rating, supported by excellent value, standout amenities, and a highly rated location. Spacious floor plans, open green spaces, and a 24-hour maintenance team add to its appeal, while nearby pet grooming, pet supply, and pet hospital options make it great for pet friendliness.
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.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Dishwasher
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Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| B1 Classic | 2 bed | 1 bath | 881 sqft | $750 /mo | 2 units available | Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments in Ottumwa, IA! Our spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer open green spaces. With spacious floor plans, you'll have plenty of room to relax and unwind. Our 24-hour maintenance team are here to ensure your needs are always taken care of. Come experience the convenience and comfort of Orchard Meadows Apartments today! |
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Amenities for Orchard Meadows
Apartment Amenities
| Spacious Floor Plans |
Building
| Cats OK | 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
Limit1
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 56 |
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About Orchard Meadows
Welcome to Orchard Meadows Apartments in Ottumwa, IA! Our spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer open green spaces. With spacious floor plans, you'll have plenty of room to relax and unwind. Our 24-hour maintenance team are here to ensure your needs are always taken care of. Come experience the convenience and comfort of Orchard Meadows Apartments today!
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 GoodWith 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.
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:
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 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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Rent trends in Ottumwa
2-bedroom apartments at Orchard Meadows cost about 25% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ottumwa.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Ottumwa
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $879 |
| September 2024 | $895 |
| October 2024 | $853 |
| November 2024 | $879 |
| 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 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 117 W Rochester Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$30,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $30,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $750.
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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
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
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