Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Norwalk, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Norwalk

$1,825/mo

increased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Norwalk is $1,825 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $75 less per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Norwalk

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Norwalk rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Norwalk, IA

Average rent prices in Norwalk have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Norwalk, IA

Rent prices in Norwalk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Norwalk is $921, whereas a house costs $1,970. 1-bedroom apartments in Norwalk run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $960.

Listings

Studio

$740

133%

8%

1 bedroom

$845

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,095

2%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,945

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,195

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$740

Last 30 days

133%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Norwalk, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Norwalk, IA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Norwalk and Ames by all bedroom counts and property types.

Norwalk

Median rent price$1,825
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Norwalk, IA is 67% higher than the median rent in Ames, IA.

Discover rentals in Norwalk, IA

Norwalk Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.6

Very good

Norwalk Meadows

1212 Holly Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211

2 beds

1 bath

$850–$950

High Pointe - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.8

Very good

High Pointe

1900 Cedar St, Norwalk, IA 50211

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$967–$1,919

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
737 Kitterman Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Norwalk

2236 Hazeltine Pl - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Norwalk

2236 Hazeltine Pl, Norwalk, IA 50211

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,825

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Frequently asked questions for Norwalk, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Norwalk rental market.

How much is rent in Norwalk?

The average rent in Norwalk is $1,825 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Norwalk?

Average rent prices in Norwalk have decreased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Norwalk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Norwalk is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $75 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Norwalk?

To comfortably afford rent in Norwalk, you'd need to earn approximately $73,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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