4-Bedroom Southwestern Hills Home | Fenced Yard & 2-Car Garage
2312 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50321 $2,095/month Available November 1, 2026 Pets Considered
Four bedrooms, a fenced backyard, a two-car garage and extras you won't have to bring yourself.
Located on a quiet Southwestern Hills street directly across from Jefferson Elementary School, this single-family home offers a flexible layout and convenient access to Gray's Lake, downtown Des Moines, shopping, and dining.
Inside, original hardwood floors pair with new windows installed in 2025, refreshed interior and exterior paint, and newer upstairs carpeting. The updated kitchen includes a new refrigerator (2026), dishwasher (2025), and garbage disposal (2025). With two bedrooms on the main floor and two upstairs, there's room to set up a home office, guest room, or hobby space.
The home features central air conditioning and forced-air heating, plus two included window AC units for additional cooling upstairs.
Extras included for tenant use
Mounted 85-inch Smart TV with surround sound Lawn mower Snowblower Yard tools and ladder Basement washer and dryer
Property at a glance
4 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms approximately 1,252 sq. ft.
Fully fenced backyard
Detached two-car garage
Metronet fiber connection available; tenant arranges service
Rent & application details
Monthly rent: $2,095 Security deposit: $2,095 Available: November 1, 2026 Lease: 12 months preferred Pets: Up to two considered with approval; $25/month per approved pet
Income requirement: Verifiable gross household income of at least $5,238/month (2.5x rent). Credit and background screening, rental history, and income verification apply. Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are not accepted for this property.
Tenants are responsible for utilities, lawn care, and snow removal as outlined in the lease. Included equipment remains landlord-owned and is provided under the lease's equipment terms.
Privately owned and self-managed. Showings by appointment.
Message me to schedule a private showing or request the pre-screening form.
Lease: 12 months preferred
Monthly rent: $2,095
Security deposit: $2,095
Administrative fee: $150 non-refundable, subject to applicable law
Available: November 1, 2026
Utilities: Tenant pays all utilities, including internet
Renters insurance: Required
Pets: Up to two considered with approval; $25/month per approved pet
Lawn care and snow removal: Tenant responsibility
House for rent
Single family residence
Available Sun Nov 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
Air conditioner, central air, window unit
In unit laundry
Garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Original hardwood floorsCentral air conditioningFour bedroomsUpdated kitchenNewer upstairs carpetingTwo-car garageDetached two-car garage
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Central Air, Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Storage
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 12006518000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 9/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,095+7.4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/9/2025 | Listing removed | $1,950$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Price change | $1,950-4.9%$2/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $2,050-2.4%$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,100$2/sqft |
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| 9/19/2023 | Sold | $180,000-5.2%$144/sqft |
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| 8/21/2023 | Pending sale | $189,900$152/sqft |
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| 8/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900$152/sqft |
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| 6/6/2023 | Pending sale | $189,900$152/sqft |
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| 6/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900$152/sqft |
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| 5/25/2023 | Pending sale | $189,900$152/sqft |
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| 5/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $189,900+56.9%$152/sqft |
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| 4/6/2005 | Sold | $121,000+43.5%$97/sqft |
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| 12/2/2004 | Sold | $84,300$67/sqft |
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