Apartments for Rent in the Waterford Neighborhood of Johnston, IA (134 Rentals)

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Residences at 62W
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$1,445 - $2,340
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$1,445 - $2,340

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Residences at 62W

6000 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Winwood Apartments
$1,120 - $1,645
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$1,120 - $1,645

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Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Cadence
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$1,212 - $1,788
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Cadence

6300 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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property at 6935 Bluebell Ct

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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6935 Bluebell Ct

JohnstonIA50131
property at 9702 Hazelwood Ave

$2,850

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$2,850

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$2,850

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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9702 Hazelwood Ave

JohnstonIA50131

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,000
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$1,000

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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property at 811 SE 10th Ln

$1,799

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$1,799

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$1,799

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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811 SE 10th Ln

GrimesIA50111
property at 9020 Iltis Dr

$2,299

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$2,299

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$2,299

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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9020 Iltis Dr

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 301 SE 11th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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301 SE 11th St, Unit 805

301 SE 11th St
GrimesIA50111
property at 4003 79th St

$1,375

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$1,375

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4003 79th St

UrbandaleIA50322

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterford, Johnston, IA

Ranked #3

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Iowa, including Johnston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Amongst all of the submarkets in Johnston, Waterford has come to be one of the best-regarded communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. These features include things like green spaces, and access to the best-rated education resources.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and green spaces is something they look for when they rent. This residential neighborhood has now become known as providing good access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town is now ranked as one of the A-list high-end communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Are there furry friends in your life? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Waterford area of Johnston, IA?

As of today, August 23, 2026, there are currently 134 available Waterford apartments priced from $648 to $3,038, with an average monthly rent of $1,436.

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

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Waterford ranges from $655 to $2,121 with an average monthly rent of $1,253.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterford cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Waterford range from $648 to $2,597. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,270.

How expensive are Waterford Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 38 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Waterford on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,048 to $3,038 - averaging $1,869 for the location.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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