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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Quartz countertops
- Ceiling fans
- Dog park
- Garages
Location
4454 142nd St, Urbandale, IA 50323, USA
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Property Overview
Walnut Lake Apartments is a highly rated community, earning an 8.8/10 overall Zumper Expert Rating with exceptional scores for price, amenities, and location, indicating strong value and convenient access to local destinations. Standout features like quartz countertops, ceiling fans, a dog park, garages, and outdoor spaces support its designation as great for pet friendliness, while 34 property photos and a detailed listing contribute to its strong trustworthiness rating.
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
Less expensive- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| Hickory | 1 bed | 1 bath | 610 sqft | $993 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Ash | 2 bed | 2 bath | 859 sqft | $1,135 /mo | 1 unit available | ||
| Spruce | 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,299 sqft | $1,344–$1,379 /mo | 4 units available |
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Amenities for Walnut Lake Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Breakfast Bar |
| Ceiling Fan | First Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Fitness Center | Game Room |
| Handicap Accessible | Residents Lounge |
| Roof Deck |
Grounds
| Attached Garages | Garage Parking |
| Grilling Station | Off-Street Parking |
| Onsite Lake | Paved Trail |
| Pond View | Storage |
| Swimming Pool |
Services
| 2nd Floor | Clubhouse Rentals |
| Little Free Library | On Call Emergency Maintenance |
| On-Site Management | Property Manager Onsite |
| Valet Waste Service |
Other
| Flexible Lease Terms | Zero Deposit Options |
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
Application Fee
Per-applicant.
$50
REQUIRED FEES
Admin Fee
One-time.
$150
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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OPTIONAL FEES
Parking Policy
Surface Lot
Garage Lot
Open parking.
Surface Lot
Parking Fee
Monthly. 2 surface lots max.
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Garage Lot
Parking Fee
Monthly. 2 garage lots max. Open parking.
$65
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes
Breed Restrictions Apply
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit2
Cat
Monthly Pet Fee
Monthly. 2 cats max. Large Dogs Welcome.
$50
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$300
Dog
Monthly Pet Fee
Monthly. 2 dogs max. Large Dogs Welcome.
$50
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$300
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Building details
Property details
| Year built | 2015 |
|---|
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About Walnut Lake Apartments
Walnut Lake Apartments is the apartment you've been looking for in Urbandale, IA. With comfortable one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes complete with washers and dryers, quartz countertops, and ceiling fans, you're guaranteed to find a place to live with a lifestyle to love. What's more, as a member of the community you'll also have access to a dog park, bike rentals, and garages. Find a home at Walnut Lake Apartments, where living more is the new standard.
Year Built: 2015
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 GoodWith a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Walnut Lake Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Lake Apartments 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.
Walnut Lake Apartments 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.
Walnut Lake Apartments 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—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.
Walnut Lake Apartments 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 Walnut Lake Apartments 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.
Reviews from the web
Showing 8 highest rated
Great service. I had an issue with my garage and one of the maintenance crew members, Dave, came to fix it after hours just so I wouldn’t have to leave my car out in the snow.
Caroline Noble
Feb 11, 2025
We had an amazing experience with applying and getting an apartment at walnut lake apartments. Katrina was very nice and worked hard to get us into our apartment as soon as possible.
Reid Kleffman
Sep 14, 2024
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Walnut Lake Apartments 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 Walnut Lake Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
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Rent trends in Urbandale
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% lower than 1-bedrooms in Urbandale.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Walnut Lake Apartments to be 1% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Urbandale.
3-bedroom apartments at Walnut Lake Apartments cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Urbandale.
Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Urbandale
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,412 |
| July 2024 | $1,211 |
| August 2024 | $740 |
| September 2024 | $746 |
| October 2024 | $812 |
| November 2024 | $774 |
| December 2024 | $727 |
| January 2025 | $723 |
| February 2025 | $719 |
| March 2025 | $927 |
| April 2025 | $891 |
| May 2025 | $1,211 |
| June 2025 | $1,200 |
| July 2025 | $1,052 |
| August 2025 | $1,028 |
| September 2025 | $1,087 |
| October 2025 | $698 |
| November 2025 | $702 |
| December 2025 | $687 |
| January 2026 | $688 |
| February 2026 | $690 |
| March 2026 | $675 |
| April 2026 | $672 |
| May 2026 | $655 |
| June 2026 | $650 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 4454 142nd St?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$39,720/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,720 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $993.
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Schools near Walnut Lake Apartments
Walnut Hills Elementary School
4240 156th st
urbandale, IA, 50323
PK, K-5Public
A
Radiant Elementary
5050 170th st
urbandale, IA, 50323
K-5Public
A
Grant Ragan Elementary School
645 ne dartmoor dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PK, K-5Public
A
Vince Meyer Early Learning Center
430 ashowrth dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PKPublic
Heritage Elementary
500 ne beaverbrooke blvd
grimes, IA, 50111
PK, K-4Public
B+
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Neighborhood
Getting around Urbandale near 4454 142nd St
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
9/10
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.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4454 142nd St, Urbandale
Groceries
0/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
2/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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