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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • Downtown location
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Pet-friendly
  • Original hardwood flooring and trim
  • Easy access

Location

201 N 2nd Ave, Marshalltown, IA 50158, USA
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Management

Superior Rentals

Leasing office

(641) 354-5729 ext. 2

Property Overview

Crown Apts in Marshalltown receives a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.8, reflecting its excellent overall quality. It excels in affordability and amenities, with perfect scores of 10 for price and amenities, indicating a competitive offering in a desirable downtown location. With notable features such as spacious bedrooms, original hardwood flooring, off-street parking, and pet-friendly policies, this property promises a high standard of living and convenient access to local services and attractions.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Crown Apts Marshalltown is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Crown Apts Marshalltown 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
  • More space
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath736 sqft$600 /mo2 units availableWelcome to our historic apartment unit, located in the heart of Marshalltown, IA. This historic building, boasting original hardwood flooring and trim, offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. The apartment features one spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, perfect for those who appreciate a comfortable living space. The unit comes with the added benefit of off-street parking, ensuring your vehicle is always conveniently located. Water is included in the rental, easing your monthly utility responsibilities. The location is unbeatable, situated near downtown, you'll have easy access to all the local amenities. For those with furry friends, this apartment is pet-friendly, subject to approval and a deposit. Experience the perfect blend of style, convenience, and history in this unique Marshalltown apartment.

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Amenities for Crown Apts Marshalltown

Apartment Amenities

FurnishedHardwood Floor
TrashWater
Water Furnished

Appliances

FridgeRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKCoin-Op Laundry in Building
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Neighborhood

Near Downtown
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 
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Building details

Property details

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About Crown Apts Marshalltown

Home Crown Apts Marshalltown

Welcome to our historic apartment unit, located in the heart of Marshalltown, IA. This historic building, boasting original hardwood flooring and trim, offers a unique blend of vintage charm and modern convenience. The apartment features one spacious bedroom and a full bathroom, perfect for those who appreciate a comfortable living space. The unit comes with the added benefit of off-street parking, ensuring your vehicle is always conveniently located. Water is included in the rental, easing your monthly utility responsibilities. The location is unbeatable, situated near downtown, you'll have easy access to all the local amenities. For those with furry friends, this apartment is pet-friendly, subject to approval and a deposit. Experience the perfect blend of style, convenience, and history in this unique Marshalltown apartment.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Crown Apts Marshalltown is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Crown Apts Marshalltown 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 Crown Apts Marshalltown
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.
Crown Apts Marshalltown 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·10A 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.
Crown Apts Marshalltown stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed, furnished rental—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Crown Apts Marshalltown 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 Crown Apts Marshalltown 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.

Crown Apts Marshalltown is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores 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 Crown Apts Marshalltown compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 86 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.4 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Marshalltown

1-bedroom apartments at Crown Apts Marshalltown cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Marshalltown.

Median rents as of Aug 24 2025.
Marshalltown
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Marshalltown
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$650
February 2024$650
March 2024$650
April 2024$650
May 2024$660
June 2024$650
July 2024$650
August 2024$650
September 2024$680
February 2025$650
March 2025$668
April 2025$723
May 2025$779
June 2025$775
July 2025$775
August 2025$687

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$24,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $24,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $600.
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Schools near Crown Apts Marshalltown

Woodbury Elementary School

8 n 7th ave

marshalltown, IA, 50158

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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Marshalltown near 201 N 2nd Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 201 N 2nd Ave, Marshalltown

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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