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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- On-site parking
- Modern community
- Thoughtfully designed apartment homes
Location
100 S Peterson St, Creston, IA 50801, USA
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Property Overview
Parkway Heights stands out as a strong rental option with an 8.3 Zumper expert rating, supported by excellent marks for price, amenities, and location. Pros include 50 photos and top-tier value per square foot, while notable features include on-site parking, a modern community, and thoughtfully designed apartment homes.
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
More space- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Elevated Living: Newly Built 1 Bedroom Apartment Home in Creston | 1 bed | 1 bath | 638 sqft | $1,150 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Second Floor 2 Bedroom Apartment Home in Creston (Newly Built) | 2 bed | 1 bath | 638 sqft | $1,500 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Stylish & Spacious 2 Bedroom Apartment Home in Creston (Newly Built) | 2 bed | 1 bath | 638 sqft | $1,515 /mo | 1 unit available |
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Amenities for Parkway Heights
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
| Units | 36 |
|---|
About Parkway Heights
Parkway Heights Apartments in Creston, IA offers brand-new apartment living in a modern community that opened in August 2026. Choose from studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments, including ADA-friendly options. The community features two secure-access buildings, on-site parking, and thoughtfully designed apartment homes. With 36 total units, Parkway Heights provides comfortable, convenient living in a newly built community in Creston, Iowa.
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 GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Parkway Heights is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Parkway Heights 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·9A 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.
Parkway Heights stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Parkway Heights 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, Parkway Heights 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.
Parkway Heights 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 Parkway Heights 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.
Parkway Heights 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 Parkway Heights compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 112 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- 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 grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 3.6 miles away
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Rent trends in Creston
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 48% higher than 1-bedrooms in Creston.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Parkway Heights to be 1% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Creston.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Creston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | $620 |
| June 2025 | $600 |
| September 2025 | $642 |
| October 2025 | $662 |
| December 2025 | $712 |
| January 2026 | $775 |
| February 2026 | $735 |
| March 2026 | $825 |
| April 2026 | $825 |
| May 2026 | $825 |
| June 2026 | $851 |
| July 2026 | $818 |
| August 2026 | $650 |
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Can I afford to live at 100 S Peterson 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
$46,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Schools near Parkway Heights
Creston Early Childhood Center
901 n elm st
creston, IA, 50801
PK, KPublic
B
Creston Elementary School
805 academic ave
creston, IA, 50801
1-5Public
B-
Getting around Creston near 100 S Peterson St
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
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.
Points of interest for 100 S Peterson St, Creston
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
Explore the area around 100 S Peterson St
Hy-Vee
600 Sheldon St
Fareway
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Walmart Supercenter
806 Laurel St
Family Shoe Store
219 W Adams St
Hazel Marie's
215 W Adams St
The Wishing Well
217 W Adams St
maurices
808 Laurel St
Walmart Supercenter
806 Laurel St
Starbucks
600 Sheldon St
Adams Street Espresso
213 W Adams St
Scooter's Coffee
806 S Sumner St
Garden Cafe
911 N Sumner Ave
Orange Julius
201 W Taylor St
Elm's Club
108 N Elm St
A & G Pizza Steakhouse & Lounge
211 W Adams St
Side Tracked
206 W Union St
Mario's Sports Bar & Grill
129 N Pine St
Colburn's Corner Saloon LLC
119 N Walnut St
Walmart Bakery
806 Laurel St
Walmart Deli
806 Laurel St
Taylor Park
Playground
McKinley Park
Veterans of Foreign Wars Ballfield
Playground
Pizza Ranch
520 Livingston Ave
Jade Gardens
315 W Adams St
Elm's Club
108 N Elm St
Hardee's
807 W Taylor St
A & G Pizza Steakhouse & Lounge
211 W Adams St
Creston Amtrak
California Zephyr
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