Watrous Apartments

1300 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

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Watrous Apartments
Monthly Rent
$735 - $850
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
650 - 800 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1

$735 - $750
1 Bed, 1 Bath
650 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
51
$735
650
Now
27
$750
650
Oct. 7

B1

$833 - $850
2 Beds, 1 Bath
800 Sq. Ft.
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4 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
54
$833
800
Now
46
$850
800
Now
26
$850
800
Oct. 7
25
$850
800
Dec. 31
* Price shown is base rent. 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. 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 - 18 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1975
  • 60 units3 stories

Fees & Policies

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

Utilities & Essentials

  • Utility Account Set-Up Fee
    $27.95
  • Trash
    $17 / mo
  • Liability Insurance
    $18.75 / mo
  • Utility Billing Fee
    $7.95 / mo
  • Pest Control
    $9 / mo

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $25
  • Application Fee
    $60

Due at Move-In

  • Administration - New Lease Fee
    $195
  • Security Deposit (Holding Fee)
    $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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Drive Time
Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Property Highlights

  • Laundry Facility
  • Private Patio/Balcony
  • Tub Shower

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Office
  • Oven

Community Features

  • Controlled Access
  • Laundry Facilities

Map of Watrous Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Very drivable

Bikeability

Fairly bikeable

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Soundscore

Active

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Transit

Airport

Des Moines International

10 min Drive

Des Moines International

Moving to South Park, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Watrous Apartments proximity to Indianola Road Park Plaza, Southgate Shopping Center, and Southdale Retail Center. Indianola Road Park Plaza is 0.6 miles away, and Southgate Shopping Center is within an 11 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Watrous Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Ewing Park, Pioneer Park of Des Moines, and Columbus Park.

Airports

Living in South Park provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 10 minutes from Watrous Apartments.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Howe Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Lovejoy Elementary School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

McKinley Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Weeks Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Lincoln Heights Lutheran School

Grades K-8

Private

Not rated

Christ The King School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Lincoln High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

K12 International Academy

Grades K-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban Drive: 9 min (4.4 mi)
Grand View University Drive: 9 min (5.3 mi)
Drake University Drive: 12 min (5.8 mi)
Des Moines Area C.C., West Drive: 22 min (13.5 mi)

About Watrous Apartments

Discover comfort and convenience at Watrous Apartments — a charming community with a big heart in a prime Des Moines location. Nestled near shopping, dining, parks, Easter Lake, schools, and the MTA bus line, Watrous Apartments offers spacious one- and two-bedroom homes with thoughtful features like large closets, air conditioning, and window treatments. Enjoy the ease of laundry on every level, controlled access, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Experience the ''GOLD-Standard'' in apartment living — our friendly leasing team is here to welcome you home.

Watrous Apartments is an apartment community in Des Moines, IA

Contact

Property Address:
1300 E Watrous Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone Number: (515) 400-4759
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • Sunday By Appointment Only
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Watrous Apartments

Renter Reviews

For Watrous Apartments

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1 Rating & Review

  • 1/16/20

    This building should be condemed.

    The people who run this place will probably face a lawsuit soon. When I lived here they took the best part of a week to respond to a leak in my roof, management is dangerously incompetent and negligent. They refused to give me my deposit back despite no major damage or problems, I even paid for a carpet cleaning service and a maid cleaning service to try and get he most back from my deposit. They radically overcharged for small issues and didn't even get back to me for close to two month despite close to 10 phone calls and two visits. The building is dirty the air conditioning barely works and the place is oddly expensive for the unbelievably low quality. Better to be homeless than live here.

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