Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterbury Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (13 Rentals)

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1831 Fuller Rd, Unit 9

1831 Fuller Rd
West Des MoinesIA50265

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Waterbury, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterbury Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterbury area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The View On Hickman priced from $625. The Acacia has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $647. Here are the most affordable Waterbury apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Lenox PropertiesGreenwood AStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, IA

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterbury area is the $0.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Normandy Terrace Apartments in the in the Maplenol Heights neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Waterbury apartment is the 3 Bed | 2 Bath Model at 3000 Grand Apartments starting at $1,505 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterbury apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Normandy Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.60
3000 Grand Apartments3 Bed | 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.09
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.85
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$1.03
The 31st Street ApartmentsOne Bedroom + Den1BR,1BA$1.05
Comfortable living minutes from Merle Hay Mall!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.03
Windsor Chateau Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials1BR,1BA$1.11
River Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterbury

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterbury?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in Waterbury, IA with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,517. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterbury ranging from $500 to $2,779.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterbury?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterbury ranges from $500 to $2,779 with an average monthly rent of $1,325.

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