
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (116 Rentals)


Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Imperial Grand Prix

Village on Grand

The Drake

Hamilton Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

Ingersoll Towers

Forest Avenue Village

Deer Ridge
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Hampton House Apartments

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!

Lenox Properties

The James on Grand

Hickman One

Inglewood Apartments
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2915 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

1211 34th St

5824 Grand Ave

3903 University Ave

Thomas Apartments

Summit House

3330 University Ave

Tonawanda Apartments

2915 Cottage Grove

2300 Beaver Ave
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Thirty Seven Fifty on Grand

3326 University Ave

2841 Kingman Blvd

1144 36th St

3434 University Ave

1415 34th St

Regan House

4613 Hickman Rd

622 38th St

2817 Cottage Grove Ave.
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Mirell Flats

1240 32nd St

2901 Rutland Ave

643-651 31st St

2911 Kingman Blvd

656 Polk Blvd

534-538 Polk Blvd

1504 28th St

2832 Brattleboro Avenue

4810 Ingersoll Ave
Waterbury, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterbury?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterbury Studio Apartments | $754 | $525 | $950 |
Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,016 | $640 | $2,563 |
| Waterbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $795 | $1,700 |
| Waterbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,070 | $4,378 |
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Largest Available Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Waterbury area of Des Moines, IA is found at The James on Grand and is listed at 1,056 square feet priced from $2,143. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The James on Grand | Floor Plan C | 1,056 Sq Ft | $2,143 |
| Sage Independence | 1D | 935 Sq Ft | $4,100 |
| Hickman One | Model B | 850 Sq Ft | $950 |
| Country Club Village Apartments | Hinsdale | 800 Sq Ft | $870 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial 1 Bedroom | 720 Sq Ft | $1,034 |
| Windsor Square by Broadmoor | Cambridge | 720 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom- Call for Specials | 720 Sq Ft | $799 |
| Keystone on 8th | 4A | 693 Sq Ft | $1,176 |
| Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing! | 1 BR | 675 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
| Lenox Properties | Grand | 550 Sq Ft | $825 |
Cheapest Available Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Waterbury of Des Moines, IA is the 1 Bedroom- Retirement Community Model starting from $640 at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Waterbury is currently $1,016. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ | 1 Bedroom- Retirement Community | $640 |
| Cottage Heights on 29th | 1 Bedroom | $695 |
| Lenox Properties | Drake B | $735 |
| Beaverdale Housing LLC | 1 bed 1 bath | $750 |
| Inglewood Apartments | 2901 Ingersol | $795 |
| Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | $795 |
| Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED | 1 Bedroom- Call for Specials | $799 |
| Village on Grand | 1 B 1 B | $799 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Waterbury Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Waterbury with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Waterbury is at Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+ listed at $640.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Waterbury Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Waterbury is $1,016.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Waterbury Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Waterbury is a 1,056 square feet unit starting from $2,143 at The James on Grand.
What is the average size for Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Waterbury is currently 812 sq ft.
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