Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Watrous South Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (38 Rentals)

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Cedar Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Crest Apartments

3722-3726 SE 14th StDes Moines, IA 50320
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Watrous
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Watrous

1300 E Watrous AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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The Quarters on 9th
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Quarters on 9th

5209 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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920 Meadow Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

920 Meadow Ln

920 Meadow LnDes Moines, IA 50315
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Casady Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casady Apartments

1910-1914 Casady DrDes Moines, IA 50315
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1201 E Bell Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1201 E Bell Avenue

1201 E Bell AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Community Homes
3 Bedroom Apartments

Community Homes

5301 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southview Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Southview Manor

2417 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Bell Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Terrace

2701 SW 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50321
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Goldbriar Chateau
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Goldbriar Chateau

5555 SW 9th StDes Moines, IA 50315
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Southridge Senior Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Senior Lofts

695 E Army Post RdDes Moines, IA 50315
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Kenwood II
2 Bedroom Apartments

Kenwood II

211 E McKinley AveDes Moines, IA 50315
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Iowa Stanton LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Iowa Stanton LLC

2200 Stanton AveDes Moines, IA 50321
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Watrous South, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Watrous South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Watrous South area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at The Ridges priced from $700. 1201 E Bell Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Watrous South apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RidgesS1 - ClassicStudio,1BA$700
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$715
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$740
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Pointe on Fleur2x1a2BR,1BA$765
SomersetB12BR,1BA$770
SunburstOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$790
Elmcrest1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Park Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$805

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Watrous South, IA

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Watrous South area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3x1.75 Model at The Pointe on Fleur in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Watrous South apartment is the D1 Model at Somerset starting at $1,109 with a $1.05 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.
The Pointe on Fleur3x1.753BR,2BA$0.88
SomersetD13BR,2BA$1.05
Magnolia Manor Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
McKinley Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$1.05
Willow Bend1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.13
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.16
Valley Acres Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.04
1201 E Bell AvenueOne Bedroom Southside of Des Moines *No App Fee*1BR,1BA$1.08
Goldbriar Chateau1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The Hampton MeadowsA1 - Renovated1BR,1BA$1.29

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Watrous South, Des Moines, 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 filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 a cheap apartment in Watrous South?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Watrous South is under $805.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Watrous South?

The cheapest apartment in Watrous South is 1201 E Bell Avenue which is listed at $715, while the average apartment in Watrous South costs $2,105.

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 23 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 $142 which is $1,963 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Watrous South.

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