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
$850/moFees may apply
1300 E Watrous Ave, # 36, Des Moines, IA 50315
2beds
800sqft
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Apartment
Available Sat Sep 26 2026
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
What's special
Large closetsWindow treatmentsAir 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
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Tub Shower
Lot
- Features: Private
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Building
Details
- Building name: Watrous Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Laundry
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 18 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 8/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $850-5.2%$1/sqft |
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| 3/7/2026 | Listing removed | $897$1/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Price change | $897-0.9%$1/sqft |
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| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $905-1%$1/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Listed for rent | $914+33.4%$1/sqft |
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| 9/9/2025 | Listing removed | $685$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2025 | Price change | $685+0.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/7/2025 | Price change | $684+0.3%$1/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $682+0.1%$1/sqft |
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| 9/3/2025 | Price change | $681+0.1%$1/sqft |
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| 8/22/2025 | Price change | $680-20%$1/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $850+25%$1/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Price change | $680-0.1%$1/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $681-0.3%$1/sqft |
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| 7/24/2025 | Price change | $683-0.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/22/2025 | Price change | $686+0.4%$1/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Listed for rent | $683+0.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listing removed | $680$1/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Price change | $680-1%$1/sqft |
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| 6/18/2025 | Listed for rent | $687-19.2%$1/sqft |
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| 6/4/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/18/2022 | Listed for rent | $850$1/sqft |
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Neighborhood: South Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Howe Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 2/10Weeks Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
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