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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious floor plans
  • Bark park
  • Off-street parking
  • Picnic tables
  • Open green spaces
  • Freshly renovated units

Location

1212 Holly Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211, USA
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Management

Coves Living Property Management

Leasing office

(515) 200-3051

Property Overview

Norwalk Meadows earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by excellent value, amenities, and location scores. It features spacious floor plans, freshly renovated units, a bark park, off-street parking, picnic tables, and open green spaces, along with 43 photos and strong value for money. It is also noted for pet friendliness, with nearby pet hospitals and a pet supply store.

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, Norwalk Meadows is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Norwalk 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

B1 Classic2 bed1 bath750 sqft$850 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Norwalk Meadows in Norwalk, IA! Our spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer open green spaces and a bark park for your furry friends to enjoy. 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 Norwalk Meadows today!
B1 Renovated2 bed1 bath750 sqft$950 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Norwalk Meadows in Norwalk, IA! Our spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartments offer open green spaces and a bark park for your furry friends to enjoy. 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 Norwalk Meadows today!

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Amenities for Norwalk Meadows

Apartment Amenities

Newly RenovatedSpacious Floor Plans
Updated Fixtures

Appliances

Modern Kitchen Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs 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
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units56

About Norwalk Meadows

HomeApartments in Norwalk Norwalk Meadows

Discover the charm of Norwalk Meadows in the heart of Norwalk. Our freshly renovated 2-bedroom units feature an array of new upgrades, including premium stainless steel appliances, new vinyl plank flooring, upgraded cabinetry, and modern lighting and plumbing fixtures. Located just southwest of Des Moines, Norwalk offers easy access to West Des Moines and Jordan Creek Mall. Norwalk boasts top-tier schools and is adjacent to McDonald's Woods Park. Situated right off Sunset Drive, our community is close to new developments such as the Gregg Young Sports Campus, the centerpiece of a $300 million development at Norwalk Central, and the new retail shops at Norwalk Central. These additions provide convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Unique Features: - Freshly renovated units with premium upgrades - Non-smoking building and grounds - Off-street parking - Picnic tables - Coin-operated laundry facilities - Stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal - Bike rack Make Norwalk Meadows your new home today, conveniently located near all the exciting new developments in Norwalk! Norwalk Meadows is an apartment community located in Warren County and the 50211 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Norwalk Community attendance zone.


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, Norwalk Meadows is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.
Norwalk 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.
Norwalk 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, Norwalk 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.
Norwalk 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 Norwalk 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.

Norwalk Meadows is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet supply store near the 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 Norwalk Meadows compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.5 miles away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

Considerations

Distance from grocery stores
The nearest grocery store is 3.1 miles away

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Rent trends in Norwalk

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Norwalk Meadows to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Norwalk.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Norwalk
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Norwalk
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$850
December 2024$850
January 2025$941
February 2025$995
March 2025$994
April 2025$1,009
September 2025$800
October 2025$800
November 2025$800
May 2026$900
August 2026$898
September 2026$925
October 2026$876

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Can I afford to live at 1212 Holly Dr?

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 Norwalk Meadows

Orchard Hills Elementary School

1130 w north ave

norwalk, IA, 50211

2-3Public
B+

Oviatt Elementary School

1130 north ave

norwalk, IA, 50211

PK, K-1Public
B-

Lakewood Elementary School

9210 happy hollow dr

norwalk, IA, 50211

4-5Public
B+

Learning Resource Center

3550 mills civic parkway

west des moines, IA, 50265

PKPublic

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Getting around Norwalk near 1212 Holly Dr

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1212 Holly Dr, Norwalk

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

0/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

0/10
Minimal park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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