Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterford Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $1,100 (8 Rentals)

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property at 301 SE 11th St

$1,500

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

301 SE 11th St, Unit 105

301 SE 11th St
GrimesIA50111

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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 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $744. 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 RidgeA21BR,1BA$744
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$753

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at Orchard View Townhomes in the in the Cross Creek neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the 3 Bdrm Model at Reserve at Glenstone starting at $1,304 with a $1.08 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 Townhomes3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Reserve at Glenstone3 Bdrm3BR,2BA$1.08
Johnston Gardens ApartmentsSycamore2BR,2BA$1.21
5000 Twana Dr, Unit 15000 Twana Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsTwo Bedroom SP2BR,2BA$1.18
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.03
Affordable Grimes apartments minutes from everything!2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.01
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Bristol RidgeA21BR,1BA$1.15

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Waterford, Johnston, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterford?

There are currently 110 Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $2,832. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterford ranging from $1,100 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Waterford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Waterford ranges from $1,100 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,887.

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