Cheap Homes for Rent in Watrous South Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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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 Valley Acres Apartments priced from $650. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$650
Watrous ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$705
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watrous South, IA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Watrous South area is the $0.93 price per square foot Plan B - two story Model at Southern Meadows Homes in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Watrous South apartment is the fin-2r Model at Finn Apartments starting at $1,045 with a $1.01 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Southern Meadows HomesPlan B - two story3BR,2BA$0.93
Finn Apartmentsfin-2r2BR,2BA$1.01
Fort Des Moines2-Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Magnolia Park2/2.02BR,2BA$0.85
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
The Oaks2/1 Rennovated2BR,1BA$0.93
McKinley Apartments2BD/1.5BA2BR,2BA$0.89
Goldbriar Chateau2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The Pointe on Fleur ApartmentsOne Bedroom Available-$500 Rent Credit-Call for...1BR,1BA$1.07
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.00

Frequently Asked Questions about Watrous South

What type of rentals are currently available in Watrous South?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Watrous South, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,550. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Watrous South ranging from $1,000 to $2,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Watrous South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Watrous South ranges from $1,000 to $2,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,595.

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