5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Finished room in basement
- New porcelain tile
Location
400 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315, USA
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Property Overview
Located at 400 E Watrous Ave, this property features a finished room in the basement and new porcelain tile, enhancing its appeal. With 16 available photos, potential renters can easily visualize the space, while its high value per square foot ranking in the 96.67 percentile suggests strong investment potential. Additionally, pet-friendly amenities and nearby resources contribute to its attractiveness for pet owners.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 400 E Watrous Ave
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Dryer |
| Forced Air | Freezer |
| Hardwood Floor | Tile |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Lawn | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
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About 400 E Watrous Ave
Property Id: 2169421 This is a charming duplex that is perfect for 2 or 3 people and is close to downtown and Greys Lake. This home has been newly painted which includes all the woodwork, doors, ceilings, and walls on the main level and the basement. This home looks just like the pictures. However, the rooms are bigger then the pictures make them look. There is a finished room in the basement. The basement has new porcelain tile on the floors thru out the basement except the finished room which has carpet. The basement is very clean. This Duplex also includes a washer and dryer. Nice landlords and nice neighbors. If interested, please call or text Pam.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 400 E Watrous Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 808 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Zip code | 50315 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Des Moines
2-bedroom apartments at 400 E Watrous Ave cost about 34% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,193 |
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| August 2024 | $1,193 |
| September 2024 | $1,196 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,187 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,192 |
| February 2025 | $1,170 |
| March 2025 | $1,124 |
| April 2025 | $1,098 |
| May 2025 | $1,127 |
| June 2025 | $1,072 |
| July 2025 | $1,012 |
| August 2025 | $1,041 |
| September 2025 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 400 E Watrous Ave
South Union Elementary School
4201 south union
des moines, IA, 50315
K-5Public
C
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 400 E Watrous Ave
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 400 E Watrous Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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