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.
Apartment for rent
$681/mo
1300 E Watrous Ave #53, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
800sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
-- A/C
Shared laundry
None parking
-- Heating
What's special
Large closetsWindow treatmentsLaundry on every levelAir conditioning
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
- Laundry: Shared
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Contact manager
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Tub Shower
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Building
Details
- Building name: Watrous Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for rent | $681-10.3%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Listing removed | $759$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/3/2025 | Price change | $759+1.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $748-12%$1/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 3/31/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Premium_1 | ||
Neighborhood: South Park
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There are 5 available units in this apartment building