
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Watrous South Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $680 (39 Rentals)


The Hampton Meadows

The Pointe on Fleur

The Ridges

Park Ridge Apartments

3718 SE 14th St

3720 SE 14th St
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3724 SE 14th St

3726 SE 14th St

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Goldbriar Chateau
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The Village at Gray's Lake Apartments

4810 SW 3rd St
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1105 Elder Ln

3420 SW 8th St

504 Hackley Ave

1212 West St
Watrous South, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watrous South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Watrous South Studio Apartments | $1,502 | $815 | $1,818 |
Watrous South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,417 | $600 | $2,115 |
Watrous South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $680 | $2,896 |
Watrous South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,797 | $965 | $2,997 |
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Getting Around the Watrous South Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
53 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Watrous South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Watrous South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watrous South is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watrous South?
The cheapest apartment in Watrous South is The Pointe on Fleur which is listed at $765, while the average apartment in Watrous South costs $1,732.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Watrous South?
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 15 regular apartments in Watrous South 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 Watrous South?
Cheap apartments in Watrous South have an average cost of $149 which is $1,583 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watrous South.
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