Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $695 (37 Rentals)

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Winona
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Winona

527 40th StDes Moines, IA 50312
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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Hickman House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Ingersoll Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park

4906 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Terrace

2917 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Lenox Properties
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Properties

4215 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Ingersoll Park Studios
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ingersoll Park Studios

3323 Ingersoll AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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Grand Prix Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Prix Apartments

3205 Grand AveDes Moines, IA 50312
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4314 University Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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543 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

543 53rd St

543 53rd StDes Moines, IA 50312

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Westridge Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Waterbury, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Getting Around the Waterbury Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

25 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterbury Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Waterbury?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Waterbury is under $730.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterbury?

The cheapest apartment in Waterbury is Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Waterbury costs $1,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Waterbury?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Waterbury that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Waterbury?

Cheap apartments in Waterbury have an average cost of $255 which is $940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterbury.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.