Apartments for Rent in the Watrous South Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (117 Rentals)

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Park Ridge Apartments
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$825 - $1,300
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$825 - $1,300
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Park Ridge Apartments

3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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property at 2900 SE 10th St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2900 SE 10th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 1210 West St

$675

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1210 West St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3310 SE 5th St

$1,150

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3310 SE 5th St

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 709 Bell Ave

$1,420

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709 Bell Ave

Des MoinesIA50315
property at 3315 SE 4th St

$1,000

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3315 SE 4th St

Des MoinesIA50315

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Watrous South, Des Moines, and the greater Des Moines area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Watrous South

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Watrous South area of Des Moines, IA?

As of today, July 29, 2026, there are currently 117 available Watrous South apartments priced from $675 to $1,550, with an average monthly rent of $933.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Watrous South Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Watrous South ranges from $675 to $1,125 with an average monthly rent of $845.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Watrous South cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Watrous South range from $747 to $1,550. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $945.

How expensive are Watrous South Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 19 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Watrous South on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,050 to $1,385 - averaging $1,267 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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