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4044 52nd 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 2 Beds unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $648. The Village at Westchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable Waterford apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$648
The Village at WestchesterRye2BR,1BA$707
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.16 price per square foot AC.3B.2B.B/P Model at Adam Ridge Condos in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Waterford apartment is the Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons starting at $1,455 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West 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.
Adam Ridge CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P3BR,2BA$1.16
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
Sterling PointeTwo Bedroom SP2BR,2BA$1.29
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.93
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.73
The Reserve at Destination PointeOne Bedroom End1BR,1BA$1.24
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
Crescent ChaseThe Executive1BR,1BA$1.23
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.30
The Village at WestchesterRye1BR,1BA$1.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterford?

There are currently 109 Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA with pricing that ranges from $707 to $2,782. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterford ranging from $1,150 to $2,800.

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 $1,150 to $2,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,116.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Waterford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Waterford range from $1,073 to $2,782, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $2,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,995.

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