Cheap Homes for Rent in Waterford Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $1,300 (5 Rentals)

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4044 51st St

Des MoinesIA50310

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. The Village at Westchester has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. 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
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$775
Meadowlark PlaceB1 - 40 - Income Restricted2BR,2BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterford area is the $1.17 price per square foot A Model at James Point Luxury Townhomes in the in the Kennybrook neighborhood starting from $1,850. 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.
James Point Luxury TownhomesA3BR,2.5BA$1.17
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
The Reserve at Destination PointeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.12
Adam Ridge CondosAC.2B.2B.B/P2BR,2BA$1.21
Sterling PointeTwo Bedroom SP2BR,2BA$1.29
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$0.96
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$1.04
Ashley SquareAurora1BR,1BA$1.29
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waterford

What type of rentals are currently available in Waterford?

There are currently 103 Apartments for Rent in Waterford, IA with pricing that ranges from $648 to $3,542. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Waterford ranging from $1,325 to $2,400.

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 $1,325 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,908.

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