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
1300 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Apartment building
1-2 beds
Pet-friendly
Shared laundry
Available units
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided for each unit.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Base rent, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit 14 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Now | $729 |
Unit 30 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Jul 16 | $752 |
Unit 29 1 bd, 1 ba | 650 | Aug 7 | $752 |
Unit 46 2 bd, 1 ba | 800 | Sep 19 | $874 |
Unit 18 2 bd, 1 ba | 800 | Jul 17 | $874 |
Unit 15 2 bd, 1 ba | 800 | Jul 17 | $874 |
What's special
Air conditioningWindow treatmentsLarge closets
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Other
- Shared: Laundry Facility
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
Internet/Satellite
- Cable TV Ready: Cable Ready
Other
- Patio Balcony: Private Patio/balcony
Policies
Parking
- None
Lease terms
- 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Pet essentials
- DogsAllowedNumber allowed2Monthly dog rent$30One-time dog fee$150
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed2Monthly cat rent$30One-time cat fee$150
DogsAllowed
Number allowed2
Monthly dog rent$30
One-time dog fee$150
CatsAllowed
Number allowed2
Monthly cat rent$30
One-time cat fee$150
Additional details
Dogs and cats accepted Animal must be 12 months or older All pets must be spayed & neutered | Restrictions: None
Special Features
- Tub Shower
Neighborhood: South Park
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Somewhat WalkableTransit Score®
/ 100
Some TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Somewhat BikeableNearby schools in Des Moines
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Howe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 1/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of Watrous Apartments?
Watrous Apartments has a walk score of 54, it's somewhat walkable.
What is the transit score of Watrous Apartments?
Watrous Apartments has a transit score of 28, it has some transit.
What schools are assigned to Watrous Apartments?
The schools assigned to Watrous Apartments include Howe Elementary School, Weeks Middle School, and Lincoln High School.
Does Watrous Apartments have in-unit laundry?
No, but Watrous Apartments has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is Watrous Apartments in?
Watrous Apartments is in the South Park neighborhood in Des Moines, IA.
What are Watrous Apartments's policies on pets?
A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $150 and monthly fee of $30 for cats. A maximum of 2 dogs are allowed per unit. This building has a one time fee of $150 and monthly fee of $30 for dogs.
