Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterford Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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Winwood Apartments
$1,120 - $1,645
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Winwood Apartments

6031 Meadow Crest DrJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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property at 3841 69th St

$975 - $1,200

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$975 - $1,200
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3841 69th St

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 4211 65th St

$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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4211 65th St

UrbandaleIA50322
property at 10151 Sutton Pl

$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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10151 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322

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property at 5924 Sutton Pl

$1,150

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5924 Sutton Pl

UrbandaleIA50322
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Northway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northway Apartments

205 NW 8th StGrimes, IA 50111
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612 NE 4th St
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612 NE 4th St

612 NE 4th StGrimes, IA 50111
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Parkview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

403 W 1st StGrimes, IA 50111
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4671 NW 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Oak Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Crossing

310 Gateway DrGrimes, IA 50111
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Grimes Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grimes Park

155 SW Maplewood DrGrimes, IA 50111
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501 NE Jacob St
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501 NE Jacob St

501 NE Jacob StGrimes, IA 50111
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Cross Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cross Creek

8714 Meredith DrUrbandale, IA 50322
property at 4033 57th St

$1,225

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4033 57th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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Waterford, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterford area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Bristol Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $738. Here are the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Bristol RidgeB12BR,1BA$738
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$800
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$885
Meadowlark PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,025
Cross CreekB72BR,1BA$1,028
Destination 141Apartment- 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,095
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1,120
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.15 price per square foot 4BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the 4 BR 2 1/2 BA Model at 6957 Poppy Ct starting at $1,995 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Kennybrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Waterford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Orchard View Townhomes4BR/2.5BA4BR,2.5BA$1.15
6957 Poppy Ct4 BR 2 1/2 BA4BR,2.5BA$1.17
Adam RidgeAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.30
Sterling PointeBrooklyn2BR,2BA$1.25
The Lofts at NorthPark2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Bristol RidgeB52BR,2BA$1.05
5908-5924 Sutton Dr2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.27
Sunrise Crest Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.11
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at JohnstonOne bedroom, one bath1BR,1BA$1.18

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa including Waterford, Johnston, and the greater Des Moines area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterford Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterford Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Waterford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterford is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Waterford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sterling Pointe and starts from $1,375.

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