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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watrous South Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (24 Rentals)
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$685 - $9951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
McKinley Apartments
315 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$705 - $9711 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Watrous Apartments
1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$719 - $7591 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks
6209 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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$725 - $7951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Pointe on Fleur
2800 Fleur DrDes Moines, IA 50321
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$725 - $7951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Valley Acres Apartments
1050 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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$735 - $920Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes
1800 Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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$750 - $9601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Hampton Meadows
6514 Chaffee RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Park Ridge Apartments
3200 Indianola AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Ridges
7201 SE 5th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Goldbriar Chateau
5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Watrous South, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Watrous South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watrous South Studio Apartments | $735 | $735 | $735 |
| Watrous South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $842 | $667 | $1,200 |
| Watrous South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,020 | $685 | $1,600 |
| Watrous South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $975 | $1,540 |
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Cheapest Available Watrous South Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watrous South area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ivy II priced from $667. Watrous Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $705. Here are the most affordable Watrous South apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy II | Classic 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $667 |
| Watrous Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| The Oaks | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $719 |
| 1201 E Bell Avenue | One Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee* | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Valley Acres Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watrous South, IA
As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watrous South area is the $0.88 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,215. The second greatest value Watrous South apartment is the 3rd Floor 2/2.0 Model at Magnolia Park starting at $845 with a $0.85 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Watrous South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Meadows Homes | Plan B - two story | 3BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Magnolia Park | 3rd Floor 2/2.0 | 2BR,2BA | $0.85 |
| Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| McKinley Apartments | 3BD/2BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Willow Bend | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| The Jefferson | Jefferson 2bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| BNL Investments | 2 bedrooms | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Ivy II | Elevated 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Park Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| The Pointe on Fleur | One Bedroom Available-One Month Free Rent Speci... | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Watrous South?
The cheapest apartment in Watrous South is Ivy II which is listed at $667, while the average apartment in Watrous South costs $1,200.
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 63 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 $283 which is $917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watrous South.
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