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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Includes storage closet
  • Completely remodeled bathroom

Location

5012 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50312, United States|Waterbury
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Caraville Apartments receives a strong overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5, reflecting its excellent amenities and value, with high scores in price, amenities, and location, all rated 9 out of 10. The property features include hardwood floors, a remodeled bathroom, and a storage closet, situated in a quiet neighborhood, enhancing its appeal. Conveniently located just over a mile from the nearest grocery store, it presents a desirable living option for prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Caraville Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Caraville Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqft$850 /mo1 unit availableOne bedroom in quiet Waterbury neighborhood with old character charm.

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Amenities for Caraville Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
MicrowaveRange
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Sewer
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About Caraville Apartments

HomeApartments in Des MoinesWaterbury Caraville Apartments

One bedroom in quiet Waterbury neighborhood with old character charm.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Caraville Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Caraville Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Caraville Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Caraville Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Caraville Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Caraville Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Caraville Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Caraville Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 Caraville Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 101 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Waterbury

1-bedroom apartments at Caraville Apartments cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Waterbury.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Waterbury
Des Moines
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$949
January 2024$970
February 2024$902
March 2024$1,004
April 2024$1,012
May 2024$996
June 2024$1,007
July 2024$998
August 2024$998
September 2024$997
October 2024$964
November 2024$963
December 2024$1,007
January 2025$1,018
February 2025$983
March 2025$949
April 2025$895
May 2025$915
June 2025$918
July 2025$876
August 2025$870
September 2025$870
October 2025$855
November 2025$848
December 2025$850
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Waterbury
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$825
November 2024$825
December 2024$825
January 2025$825
February 2025$825
March 2025$825
April 2025$818
May 2025$800
June 2025$800
July 2025$800
August 2025$800
October 2025$800
November 2025$800
December 2025$800

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Caraville Apartments

Hanawalt Elementary School

225 56th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-5Public
B-

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 5012 Ingersoll Avenue

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 5012 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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