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(515) 461-7075
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1300 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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Watrous Apartments

1300 E Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 461-7075
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  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $750-$1,199 Pricing
  • 650–800 Square Feet

About Watrous Apartments

Discover comfort and convenience at Watrous Apartments — a charming community with a big heart in a prime Des Moines location. Nestled near shopping, dining, parks, Easter Lake, schools, and the MTA bus line, Watrous Apartments offers spacious one- and two-bedroom homes with thoughtful features like large closets, air conditioning, and window treatments. Enjoy the ease of laundry on every level, controlled access, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Experience the ''GOLD-Standard'' in apartment living — our friendly leasing team is here to welcome you home.

Watrous Apartments is located in the South Park Neighborhood and 50315 Zip code of Des Moines, IA. This community is professionally managed by Indigo Living

Property Contact Info

Call Us:
(515) 461-7075
Ask About Our Move-In Specials

Office Hours

Monday8:00 am–6:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am–6:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am–6:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am–6:00 pm
Friday8:00 am–5:00 pm
Saturday10:00 am–2:00 pm
SundayBy Appointment

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Watrous Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $750 and having 650–800 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan A1

    From $750

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft
    Available Now

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $750Available Now30650
    $750 July 31, 202628650
    $750 August 7, 202629650

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $750 - $964

    Current Available Pricing

    • $750

    Unit 30 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $750 - $964

    Unit 28 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $750 - $964

    Unit 29 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $750

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $750 - $964

  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan B1

    From $865

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
    Available Aug 14

    Model Gallery

    Floorplans

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq FtView Details
    $876 August 14, 202615800
    $876 August 14, 202618800
    $865 September 19, 202646800

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans
    • Heating
    • High Speed Internet Access
    • Tub/Shower

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
    • Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Range
    • Refrigerator

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $865 - $1,199

    Current Available Pricing

    • $865 - $876

    Unit 15 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $876

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $865 - $1,199

    Unit 18 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $876

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $865 - $1,199

    Unit 46 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $865

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $865 - $1,199
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

  • 60 Units
  • 3 Stories
  • Built in 1975

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 18 mo
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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Required Fees

One-Time Basics

Due at Application
Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$25.00

Utilities

Liability InsuranceiPurchase policy thru the property OR purchase policy from 3rd party (3rd party policy amount may vary) Charged Per Unit.$18.75/mo
Pest ControliMonthly Pest Control Charged Per Unit.$9.00/mo
Water/SeweriWater Usage Charged Per Unit.Varies/mo
TrashiMonthly Trash Charged per unit.$17.00/mo
Utility Account Set-Up FeeiMax of 1. One-time fee billed with the first utility statement, typically 45?60 days after move-in. Charged per unit.$27.95
Utility Billing FeeiMonthly Utility Billing Fee Charged per unit.$7.95/mo

Other Fees and Policies

Personal Add-Ons

Parking Permit ReplacementiFee to replace lost or stolen Parking Permit Charged Per Unit.$250.00/per occurrence

Situational Fees

NSF Tenant FeeiNSF Tenant Fee Charged Per Unit.$30.00/per occurrence
Early Termination FeeiEarly Termination Fee Charged Per Unit.200.0% of base rent
FOB ReplacementiFee to replace lost or stolen FOB Charged per unit.$75.00/per occurrence
Initial Late FeeiInitial Late Fee if balance remains unpaid by end of Grace Period Charged per unit.$50.00/per occurrence
Second Late FeeiSecond late fee if balance remains unpaid by 6th of month Charged per unit.$50.00/per occurrence
VCRiFailure to transfer utilities to residents name Charged per unit.Varies/per occurrence
Move Out: Utility Account Final Billing FeeiUtility Account Final Billing Fee Charged per unit.$29.95

Pet Fees

Cat
Cat FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$150.00
Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Max of 2. Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered.

Dog
Dog FeeiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$150.00
Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$30.00/mo
Restrictions:

None

Comments:

Max of 2. Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered.

Other Pet
Pet Waste ViolationiFailure to pick up after pet Charged Per Pet.Varies/per occurrence

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

Unique Amenities

  • Laundry Facility
  • Private Patio/Balcony
  • Tub Shower

On-Site Services

  • Laundry Facilities

Outdoor Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Patio

Interior Features

  • Balcony
  • Tub/Shower
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen

Living Area Features

  • Window Coverings
  • Office
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1300 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Frequently Asked Questions about Watrous Apartments

Where is Watrous Apartments located?

Watrous Apartments is located at 1300 E Watrous Ave near the South Park area of Des Moines, IA

What is the current rent range at Watrous Apartments?

1 Bedroom to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Watrous Apartments currently range from $750 to $876

When is the leasing office open?

  • The office Hours for Watrous Apartments are
  • Monday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Tuesday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Wednesday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Thursday 8:00 am–6:00 pm
  • Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Saturday 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Sunday By Appointment

Are pets allowed?

Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets

Lifestyle Ratings

  • Cost Per Sq.Ft. 3.2

    The Cost Per Square Foot rating shows you the average cost per square foot for floorplans at this community in relation to the local average.

  • Affordability Nice Value3.2

    The Watrous Apartments Apartments are 9.3% cheaper than the average apartment in the South Park area, and 34.45% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$750$829-$79-9.5%
    2 Bedroom$865$952-$87-9.1%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$750$1,165-$415-35.6%
    2 Bedroom$865$1,296-$431-33.3%

    Methodology: On 07/21/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 125 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Watrous Apartments (South Park), and 1168 other apartment communities in Des Moines using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.

    Rent Pricing Data as of 07/21/2026

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

1.0
1 Renters Reviews

This building should be condemed.

January 16, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
The people who run this place will probably face a lawsuit soon. When I lived here they took the best part of a week to respond to a leak in my roof, management is dangerously incompetent and negligent. They refused to give me my deposit back despite no major damage or problems, I even paid for a carpet cleaning service and a maid cleaning service to try and get he most back from my deposit. They radically overcharged for small issues and didn't even get back to me for close to two month despite ...
close to 10 phone calls and two visits. The building is dirty the air conditioning barely works and the place is oddly expensive for the unbelievably low quality. Better to be homeless than live here.
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Nearby Schools

Weeks Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
901 East Park Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (635 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away
1/10

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Community School District
2600 Southwest 9th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2218 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
1/10
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Watrous Apartments.

Big Box and Retail

Walgreens

3140 SE 14th St
1 minute drive / 0.43 miles away

Menards

6000 SE 14th St
3 minute drive / 1.33 miles away

Target

1111 E Army Post Rd
5 minute drive / 1.8 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Des Moines Area Community College - Urban Campus

1100 7th Street
7 minute drive / 3.66 miles away

Drake University

2507 University Avenue
9 minute drive / 4.61 miles away

Grand View University

1200 Grandview Ave
10 minute drive / 4.86 miles away

Groceries

Save-A-Lot

3200 SW 9th St
4 minute drive / 1.43 miles away

Hy-Vee

1107 E Army Post Rd
5 minute drive / 1.71 miles away

Price Chopper

1819 Beaver Ave
12 minute drive / 5.64 miles away

Hospitals

Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center

1200 Pleasant Street
7 minute drive / 3.3 miles away

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Ave
7 minute drive / 3.67 miles away

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road
10 minute drive / 4.98 miles away

Parks and Recreation

James W. Cownie Soccer Complex

2600 Hartford Avenue
5 minute drive / 1.89 miles away

Great Western Trail

7200 Southeast 5th Street
4 minute drive / 2.15 miles away

Gray's Lake

2101 Fluer Drive
5 minute drive / 2.59 miles away

Watrous Apartments has 5 parks within 4.7 miles, including James W. Cownie Soccer Complex, Great Western Trail, Gray's Lake , Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greenwood Park.

Shopping Centers

Indianola Road Park Plaza

3312 Indianola Ave
1 minute drive / 0.3 miles away

Southgate Shopping Center

3321 SE 14th St
1 minute drive / 0.38 miles away

Southdale Shopping Center

4820-5132 SE 14th St
2 minute drive / 0.73 miles away

Watrous Apartments has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.

Nearby Neighborhoods

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South Park

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $945$480$2,000
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,165$480$4,802
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,296$648$4,055
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,724$655$3,305
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $1,324$500$2,500

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