
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (92 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Waterbury area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Windsor Square by Broadmoor

Imperial Grand Prix

Village on Grand

The Drake

The 44 DSM

Windsor Chateau Apartments

Hampton House Apartments

Ingersoll Towers

River Oaks Apartments
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Deer Ridge

Grand Colony

Four Seasons Apartments

Beaverdale Housing LLC

Hamilton Apartments

Forest Ave Townhomes

Lenox Properties

Alta Casa

The James on Grand
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Hickman One

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3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 1

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936 42nd St, Unit A

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4009 University Ave

4009 University Ave, Unit 3

4009 University Ave, Unit 1

6202 Franklin Ave

1260 34th St

4010 University

3120 Cottage Grove Ave
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3111 Lincoln Ave

829 29th St

3805 Maquoketa Dr

2820-2822 Kingman Blvd

2300 Beaver Ave

4216 Ingersoll Ave

Mirell Flats

University Terrace Apartments

3309 University Ave

Drake Collection
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Ingersoll Park

Plymouth Place Retirement Community 62+

Grand Terrace Apartments

3607 Ingersoll Ave

Grand Manor Apartments

Hickman House

Windsor Terrace Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

Grand Prix Apartments

1069 33rd St
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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 | $753 | $595 | $900 |
| Waterbury 1 Bedroom Apartments | $980 | $695 | $2,058 |
| Waterbury 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,107 | $795 | $2,500 |
| Waterbury 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,389 | $1,070 | $1,791 |
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There are currently 92 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Most Pet Friendly Waterbury Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Waterbury area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is The 44 DSM with prices starting from $1,400 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. The James on Grand scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $2,058. Here are the most Pet Friendly Waterbury apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 44 DSM | 3.4/4 | Beaverdale | $1,400 |
| The James on Grand | 3.2/4 | North of Grand | $2,058 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $810 |
| Imperial Grand Prix | 3/4 | North of Grand | $738 |
| Regency Woods | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $860 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Waterbury
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Waterbury of Waterbury is the Imperial 1 Bedroom Model at Imperial Grand Prix, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $738. The second cheapest Waterbury Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath 1 Bed unit at Briarwood Grand Apartments starting at $810. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Waterbury apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Grand Prix | Imperial 1 Bedroom | $738 |
| Briarwood Grand Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $810 |
| Lenox Properties | Winona A | $810 |
| Hampton House Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | $820 |
| 3000 Grand Apartments | Studio | 1 Bath | $845 |
| Deer Ridge | 1 Bedroom | $850 |
| Bennett Grand Woods Apartments | 1813-2B2B | $940 |
| Hickman One | Model B | $950 |
| Alta Casa | 2 Bedroom | $1,150 |
| The 44 DSM | 1BR | $1,400 |
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Best Local Schools in Waterbury, Des Moines, IA
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Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in Des Moines, this neighborhood is now ranked as one of the A-list communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks, paths, and trails? this part of town has a reputation as providing highly-rated access to nice outdoor spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs and cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Waterbury Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Waterbury?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterbury is at Lenox Properties listed at $595.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Waterbury Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterbury is $1,094.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Waterbury Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Waterbury is a 2,150 square feet unit starting from $1,400 at The 44 DSM.
What is the average size for Waterbury Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Waterbury is currently at 652 sq ft.
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