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

1300 E Watrous Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 461-7075
Watrous Apartments in Des Moines, IA - Building Photo
  • 1–2 Bedrooms
  • $741-$981Pricing
  • 650–800Square 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

Floorplan Pricing and Availability

Watrous Apartments offers 1 to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $741 and having 650–800 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

  • 1 Bedroom

    Floorplan A1

    From $741

    1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ft
    Available Now

    Availability Details

    PriceAvailability DateUnitSq Ft
    $741Available Now40650
    $764Available Now47650

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $741 - $981

    Current Available Pricing

    • $741 - $764

    Unit 40 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $741

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $741 - $981

    Unit 47 Rent and Fees

    Unit Price

    • $764

    Model Rent and Fees

    Model Price Range

    • $741 - $981
  • 2 Bedrooms

    Floorplan B1

    2 Beds, 1 Bath, 800 sq ft
     

    Availability Details

    Availability DateUnitSq Ft
    Call for AvailabilityB1800 sq ft

    Model Amenities and Features

    Features

    • Air Conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Cable Ready
    • Ceiling Fans

    Kitchen

    • Dishwasher
Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Call us at: (515) 461-7075 to schedule a tour.

Property Information

Lease Terms

  • 6 - 18 mo

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Required Fees

One-Time Move-In Fees

Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant$25
Due at Move-In
Deposit0.00

Other Fees

Pet Fees

Dog

Dog Fee$150
Dog Rent$30/mo

Cat

Cat Fee$150
Cat Rent$30/mo

Dogs

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered | Restrictions: None

Cats

  • 2 Pet Limit
Restrictions:

Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered | Restrictions: None

Parking Info and Fees

Other

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
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Air Conditioning

Kitchen Amenities

  • Dishwasher

Living Area Features

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

Hours and Contact Info

Call Us - Open Now!
Currently Closed
By Appointment
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

Getting Around

Walk Score®

55 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

28 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $741 to $764

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

  • Affordability Nice Value3.4

    The Watrous Apartments Apartments are 11.8% cheaper than the average apartment in the South Park area, and 32.8% cheaper than the average apartment city-wide.

    Rent Comparison to the South Park Neighborhood

    FloorplanLowest Price HereNeighborhood Avg RentNbhd Avg RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$741$840-$99-11.8%

    Rent Comparison to the city of Des Moines

    FloorplanLowest Price HereCity Average RentCost Difference%
    1 Bedroom$741$1,103-$362-32.8%

    Methodology: On 10/17/2025, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 60 other apartment communities in the immediate area around Watrous Apartments (South Park), and 547 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 10/17/2025

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Renters Reviews and Ratings

3.0
1 Renters Reviews
ⓘ How is this Rating Determined?The property ratings on ApartmentHomeLiving.com are created using a 5-star scale that includes average renter review scores combined with building ratings to determine an overall blended property score.

Building ratings are based on a community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
  • This building should be condemed.

    January 16, 2020
    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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    Review from Apartments.com

Nearby Schools

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Community
2600 Southwest 9th Street
Public School - Grades 9-12 (2403 Students)
In Attendance Zone5 minute drive / 1.7 miles away
1/10

Howe Elementary

Des Moines Independent Community
2900 Indianola Avenue
Public School - Grades K-5 (297 Students)
In Attendance Zone2 minute drive / 0.7 miles away
4/10

Weeks Middle School

Des Moines Independent Community
901 East Park Avenue
Public School - Grades 6-8 (684 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 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.

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Rental Price Ranges in the Area

BedroomAverage RentCheapest RentHighest Rent
Des Moines Studio Apartments $907$535$2,364
Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments $1,103$547$3,052
Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments $1,230$648$3,780
Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments $1,572$685$2,932
Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments $2,243$655$9,127

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