
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,070 (8 Rentals)


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2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Normandy Terrace Apartments
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Briarwood Grand Apartments

Westridge Apartments

1039 5th St

Sunrise Valley
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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 | $766 | $525 | $975 |
| Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $695 | $2,163 |
| Waterbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,060 | $775 | $2,852 |
Waterbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,344 | $1,070 | $1,625 |
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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 $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Waterbury?
The cheapest apartment in Waterbury is Briarwood Grand Apartments which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Waterbury costs $1,212.
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 46 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 $237 which is $975 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Waterbury.
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