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Apartments for Rent in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

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  • A house with a covered porch and a car parked in front.
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    1004 Evans Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a black refrigerator.
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    905 Emma Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    2 BEDS $895

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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a tv
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    320 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    1 BED $1,110+
    2 BEDS $1,595+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    5301/5307 SW 9Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $760
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    3 BEDS $870
  • a kitchen with a refrigerator and a sink
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    5015 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $790
    2 BEDS $850+
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  • A kitchen with brown cabinets and a wooden table with chairs.
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    5555 SW 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $795
    2 BEDS $865
  • A kitchen with black cabinets and white appliances.
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    707 Watrous Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
    2 BEDS $1,095
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a dining table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.
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    6514 Chaffee Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $750
    2 BEDS $780
  • A tree with yellow leaves is in front of a building.
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    1045 Meadow Ln, Apt 5, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $725+
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  • A living room with a dining table and chairs.
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    6620 SE 5Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    2 BEDS $905+
    3 BEDS $1,076+
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black fridge.
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    695 East Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    2 BEDS $1,269
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  • A living room with a white couch and a brown coffee table.
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    7201 SE 5Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $775
    2 BEDS $865
  • A living room with a grey couch and a kitchen in the background.
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    5515 SE 14Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50320
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $925
    2 BEDS $909
    3 BEDS $1,400
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    4200 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $704+
    2 BEDS $775+
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    4446 Park Lawn Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
    2 BEDS $1,195
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    4400 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
    1 BED $1,015+
    2 BEDS $1,315+
  • A kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and wooden cabinets.
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    555 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    2 BEDS $2,336+
    3 BEDS $1,770+
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  • A modern apartment complex with cars parked in front.
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    1600 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
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    1 BED $1,104
    2 BEDS $1,320
    3 BEDS $1,522
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    100 Jackson Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
    STUDIO $840+
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,304+
  • our apartments offer a kitchen and living room with a table
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    415 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED $1,265
    2 BEDS $1,485+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    1405 SE 1St St, Des Moines, IA 50315
    1 BED $1,001+
    2 BEDS $1,350+
  • A modern living room with a white couch and a black and white rug.
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    210 SW 11Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    STUDIO $1,299+
    1 BED $1,499+
    2 BEDS $1,799+
  • A kitchen with a granite countertop and stainless steel appliances.
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    325 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    3 BEDS $2,199+
  • A black refrigerator, microwave, and oven in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.
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    340 SW 7Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,039
    2 BEDS $1,159
  • A floor plan of a small apartment with two bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a dining area.
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    340 SW 5Th, Des Moines, IA 50309
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    1 BED $1,175
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Getting around in Watrous South, IA

41 /100
Car-Dependent
27 /100
Some Transit
35 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 41, Transit Score®: 27, Bike Score®: 35

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA last updated?

Prices and availability in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

The best apartments in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA are: Aterra 86, 1004 Evans Street, DSM, LLC and 905 Emma Ave.

What is the average rent in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

The average rent in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA is $928.

What type of rental buildings are in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA?

In Watrous South 39% of the housing is rented out compared to 61% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 14% of Watrous South’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 61% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

Watrous South, Des Moines, IA demographics

  • 35,349Total Population
  • 18,604 Female
    16,745 Male
  • 36Median Age

In total, Watrous South, Des Moines, IA has 35,349 residents, 18,604 women and 16,745 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Watrous South’s population is 36.

Watrous South, Des Moines, IA households

  • 8,423 Family
    6,972 Non-family
  • 4,167 Children
    11,228 No Children
  • 15,395Total Number of Households
  • 2Average People Per Household
  • $62,036Median Household Income

There is a total of 15,395 households in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA. Of these, 4,167 have children and 11,228 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 8,423 family households and 6,972 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Watrous South is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Watrous South equals $62,036, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,048.

Watrous South, Des Moines, IA education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 4% of the population in Watrous South, Des Moines, IA have no high school education, 46% went to high-school, and 23% have partially completed college. Moreover, 9% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 15% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 3% hold a Graduate Degree.

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