Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Monthly Rent: $810 - $1,070; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 Bath1 Bath
Sq. Ft.: 575 - 660 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

A2wv_MANOR

$810

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 575 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

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Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

0128

$810

575 Sq. Ft.

Now

0103

$810

575 Sq. Ft.

Now

B1Uwv

$1,070

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 660 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rentals Available

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Price

Sq. Ft.

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48C

$1,070

660 Sq. Ft.

Now

B1_ARTISAN

$1,070

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 660 Sq. Ft.

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Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

52B

$1,070

660 Sq. Ft.

Now

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1951
382 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant

$75

Due at Move-In

Administrative Fee

$195
Security Deposit - Refundable

$500

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

Business Center
Close To Starbucks And Other Restuarants
Club House
Coffee Bar In Clubhouse
Dog Park
Fitness Center
Green Space
Large Resort-style Swimming Pool
Minutes To Downtown Des Moines
Modern, Well Equipped Kitchens
Near Popular Bike Trails
Outdoor Greenspace
Outdoor Grilling Station
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area with Stationary Grill
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Walking Distance To Fareway
Walking Distance To Hy-vee
Wi-fi In Common Areas

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Dining Room
Disposal
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Oven
Pantry
Range
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Window Coverings

Community Features

Business Center
Clubhouse
Courtyard
Dog Park
Elevator
Fitness Center
Income Restricted
Laundry Facilities
Laundry Service
Maintenance on site
Picnic Area
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Recycling
Walking/Biking Trails

Map of Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Active

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Airport

Des Moines International

7 min Drive

Moving to Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor proximity to Wakonda on Fleur, Airport Plaza, and Fleur Plaza. Wakonda on Fleur is 0.5 miles away, and Airport Plaza is within a 9 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Gray's Lake Park, Mac Rae Park, and Great Western Trail.

Airports

Living in Watrous South provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 6 minutes from Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Wright Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

McKinley Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

Brody Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Des Moines Adventist School

Grades PK-8

Private

Lincoln High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Orchard Place School

Grades K-12

Public

K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School	Commute Time (Distance)
Drake University	Drive: 10 min (4.4 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban	Drive: 10 min (4.6 mi)
Grand View University	Drive: 14 min (7.5 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West	Drive: 19 min (11.2 mi)

About Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

Welcome to Wakonda! Our community offers modern apartment living and amenities for your lifestyle. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes include contemporary features like plank flooring and ceiling fans. Our amenities are the best in the… market including a recently updated fitness center, large resort-style swimming pool and deck and a bark park to coincide with our pet friendly community.

Wakonda Village and Manor offers an exceptional location next to the historical Wakonda Country Club. With a plethora of amenities nearby and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Wakonda Village gives our residents easy access to all of Des Moines’ top attractions. Our community is walking distance to Hy-Vee and Fareway grocery stores as well as Starbucks and Panera Bread. Numerous other restaurants and bars a short drive. For active residents, the Great Western Trail system, Water Works Park and popular Gray’s Lake Park are just minutes away.

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes is within 10 minutes or 4.4 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area Community College and Grand View University.

Welcome to Wakonda! Our community offers modern apartment living and amenities for your lifestyle. Our studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes include contemporary features like plank flooring and ceiling fans. Our amenities are the best in the market including a recently updated fitness center, large resort-style swimming pool and deck and a bark park to coincide with our pet friendly community.

Wakonda Village and Manor offers an exceptional location next to the historical Wakonda Country Club. With a plethora of amenities nearby and just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Wakonda Village gives our residents easy access to all of Des Moines’ top attractions. Our community is walking distance to Hy-Vee and Fareway grocery stores as well as Starbucks and Panera Bread. Numerous other restaurants and bars a short drive. For active residents, the Great Western Trail system, Water Works Park and popular Gray’s Lake Park are just minutes away.

Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes is within 10 minutes or 4.4 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area Community College and Grand View University.

Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Why you'll love Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

# Why Live at Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes Wakonda Village and Manor Apartment Homes features studio and one-bedroom floor plans ranging from 475 to 655 square feet. Each apartment includes vinyl plank flooring, ceiling fans, and fully equipped kitchens. The community offers a fitness center, swimming pool, and designated dog park. Located adjacent to Wakonda Country Club, the property provides easy access to downtown Des Moines. The neighborhood includes two grocery stores within walking distance, and residents are just minutes from the Great Western Trail system, Water Works Park, and Gray's Lake Park.

Contact

Property Address:

1800 Watrous Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315

Phone Number: (515) 981-6037

More Information:

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Office Hours

Sunday Closed
Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Renter Reviews

For Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor

3.6

28 Ratings & Reviews

1/13/26

Beautiful Community!!!

We can’t thank Emily, Luis and Hanna, the opportunity to live in such a beautiful community! They took a lot of time with us to answer all our questions. We could tell immediately that this was a very special place. Right off we were welcomed immediately by a nearby neighbor into the community.
Wakonda is a very special place. Many matured trees, Very quiet. Area for dogs. Community seems very dog/cat friendly. Workout Room.Swimming Pool. Well maintained Apt’s./Buildings inside & out. Very… impressed with this community!!!
THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH Emily, Luis and Hanna!

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor responded to this review

Thank you immensely for the wonderful review! We're thrilled Emily, Luis and Hanna provided excellent service. Welcome to our beautiful community!
10/10/25

Amazing!

Due to a nod opportunity I needed a place to move into immediately. I was moving from another state and had never been to Des Moines before so I rented the apartment sight unseen. Emily the manager and her team were very helpful and transparent throughout the entire process. The apartment was just as they described it and I am very happy with it. My very stressful situation was made less so by this wonderful team. I am truly thankful!

Review from Apartments.com

Property Manager at Wakonda Village Apartments and Manor responded to this review

We are ecstatic to hear Emily and our team made your stressful move easier. Thank you for trusting us sight unseen!
12/19/20

Verified Renter

Great place for first timers from Texas. Super friendly community and front office staff is awesome.

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9 People Found This Helpful
11/7/20

Verified Renter

Wakonda is a very friendly and inviting community its more then an apartment its a community and it is very well kept .

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8 People Found This Helpful
10/28/20

Verified Renter

The only thing to say is that I love it here and the managers make it even more better but my apartment is great.

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5 People Found This Helpful