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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Fitness centers
  • Snow removal
  • 24-hour maintenance
  • Onsite laundry facilities

Location

3509 S Willow Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA
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Management

Lucid Management

Leasing office

(605) 610-0591

Property Overview

Walter Estates is rated highly with an expert score of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its competitive pricing and excellent amenities, including air conditioning and fitness centers. The property enjoys a strong location rating of 9, offering convenient access to popular destinations and a vibrant social scene with 59 nearby restaurants. Trustworthiness is also notable with a rating of 7, ensuring transparency and clarity for potential renters.

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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

Welcome Home1 bed1 bath600 sqft$825 /mo1 unit available
Welcome Home2 bed1 bath700 sqft$885 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Walter Estates

Building

Cats OKDogs 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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit1
Building details

Property details

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About Walter Estates

HomeApartments in Sioux Falls Walter Estates

Escape the chill and step into warmth at Walter Estates. Your cozy home awaits. Enjoy our spacious apartments in a Quiet Neighborhood. LIMITED TIME SPECIAL!! $40 APPLICATION FEE (normally $80) Rent: $850 plus $50/month Utility Fee Security Deposit: $500 and up to One Month's Rent Pets: $350/Non-Refundable fee. $35/month under 25lbs; $50/month over 26lbs. (Max 2 pets) The Walter Estates community is tucked away in a great south-central location of Sioux Falls! Close to shopping malls, fitness centers, dining, the interstate and much more, this community features pet friendly one- and two-bedroom homes, with plenty of closet space, air conditioning, and onsite laundry facilities. The Walter Estates Apartment community provides lawn care, 24-hour maintenance, and snow removal. Eager to elevate your living experience? Secure your exclusive tour today by calling 605.610.0591 or emailing Leasing@Lucid-SF.com. Explore more at Lucid-SF com


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, Walter Estates is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walter Estates 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 Walter Estates
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.
Walter Estates 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Walter Estates is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Walter Estates 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 Walter Estates does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Walter Estates provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Walter Estates is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 59 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 246 mixed-use spaces 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 Walter Estates compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Sioux Falls

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 8% lower than 1-bedrooms in Sioux Falls.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Walter Estates to be 19% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Sioux Falls.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Sioux Falls
A table of studio rental data trends in Sioux Falls
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$773
October 2023$817
November 2023$812
December 2023$820
January 2024$825
February 2024$825
March 2024$848
April 2024$943
May 2024$1,039
June 2024$1,072
July 2024$892
August 2024$1,056
September 2024$1,117
October 2024$1,040
November 2024$944
December 2024$875
January 2025$880
February 2025$894
March 2025$887
April 2025$953
May 2025$833
June 2025$827
July 2025$851
August 2025$850
September 2025$850

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Can I afford to live at 3509 S Willow Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$33,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $825.
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Schools near Walter Estates

Laura Wilder Elementary School

2300 s lyndale ave

sioux falls, SD, 57105

K-5Public
B-

Challenge Center School

3101 s 4th ave

sioux falls, SD, 57105

2-5Public
A-

Bridges at Horace Mann Elementary School

1401 e 26th st

sioux falls, SD, 57105

K-5Public
C+

Elementary Immersion Center

2511 w brookings st

sioux falls, SD, 57104

K-5Public
C+

All City Elementary School

2511 w brookings st

sioux falls, SD, 57104

K-5Public
A-
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Sioux Falls near 3509 S Willow Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Transit

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

Points of interest for 3509 S Willow Ave, Sioux Falls

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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