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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Peaceful community
  • Welcoming atmosphere
  • Pet-friendly community

Location

500 East 17th Street South, Newton, Iowa 50208, United States
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Management

Kouri Management Corporation

Leasing office

(515) 216-4700

Property Overview

Walnut Creek Apartments offers an appealing living experience, evidenced by its impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, reflecting a strong balance of price and value with a perfect score of 10. The property excels in amenities and location, both rated 9 out of 10, ensuring a high standard of living and convenience. Its welcoming atmosphere in a quiet neighborhood is complemented by pet-friendly features, making it a desirable choice for 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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek 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.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 BD Legacy2 bed1 bath850 sqft$850 /mo2 units availableLooking for a cozy place to call home? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and affordability in a peaceful community. ✨ Highlights: Quiet neighborhood with a welcoming atmosphere Affordable living with just a $500 deposit Hold your new home for up to 21 days with an approved application Pet-friendly community (details below)

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Amenities for Walnut Creek Apartments

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Neighborhood

Great Location
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
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HomeApartments in Newton Walnut Creek Apartments

Looking for a cozy place to call home? This 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is perfect for anyone seeking comfort and affordability in a peaceful community. ✨ Highlights: Quiet neighborhood with a welcoming atmosphere Affordable living with just a $500 deposit Hold your new home for up to 21 days with an approved application Pet-friendly community (details below)


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Walnut Creek Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Walnut Creek 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.
How we rated Walnut Creek Apartments
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 Creek 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·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.
Walnut Creek Apartments 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, Walnut Creek Apartments 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.
Walnut Creek 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 Creek 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·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.
Walnut Creek Apartments 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.

Walnut Creek Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 2 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 Walnut Creek Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

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Rent trends in Newton

2-bedroom apartments at Walnut Creek Apartments cost about 14% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Newton.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Newton
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Newton
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$618
January 2024$618
February 2024$605
March 2024$605
April 2024$575
May 2024$610
June 2024$621
July 2024$633
August 2024$610
September 2024$625
November 2024$635
December 2024$615
January 2025$902
February 2025$916
March 2025$838
April 2025$693
May 2025$650
June 2025$1,050
July 2025$765
August 2025$785
September 2025$732
October 2025$712
November 2025$736
December 2025$695

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $850.
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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Newton near 500 East 17th Street South

Walking

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

Driving

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

Points of interest for 500 East 17th Street South, Newton

Groceries

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

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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