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Wakonda Village

1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$765 - $1,125 Studio - 2 1 Bath

Pricing and Floor Plans

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Adel Premier

$885
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
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Price
Sq. Ft.
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50C
$885
530
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07D
$885
530
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02B
$885
530
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Anita

$937
1 Bed, 1 Bath
575 Sq. Ft.

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0128
$937
575
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0239
$937
575
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0123
$937
575
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Adel

$780
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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08D
$780
530
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06D
$780
530
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12C
$780
530
9/30/26

Adel Signature

$885
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
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Sq. Ft.
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45C
$885
530
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43D
$885
530
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37A
$885
530
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Adel Select

$885
1 Bed, 1 Bath
530 Sq. Ft.

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29D
$885
530
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03B
$885
530
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Aurora Premier

$910
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.

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56D
$910
655
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56E
$910
655
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Ankeny

$855
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.

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38B
$855
655
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Aurora

$815
1 Bed, 1 Bath
655 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 13
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Sq. Ft.
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53K
$815
655
10/13/26

Bettendorf Premier

$1,040
2 Beds, 1 Bath
660 Sq. Ft.

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48C
$1,040
660
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04D
$1,040
660
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Bettendorf Signature

$1,050
2 Beds, 1 Bath
660 Sq. Ft.

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Sq. Ft.
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01B
$1,050
660
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49A
$1,050
660
10/28/26

Bettendorf

$885
2 Beds, 1 Bath
660 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 8
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Sq. Ft.
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05D
$885
660
10/8/26

Baxter Signature

$1,125
2 Beds, 1 Bath
870 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 15
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
27B
$1,125
870
10/15/26
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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Nearby Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Drake University

Drive: 10 min (4.4 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., Urban

Drive: 10 min (4.6 mi)

Grand View University

Drive: 14 min (7.5 mi)

Des Moines Area C.C., West

Drive: 19 min (11.2 mi)

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 6 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • Built in 1951
  • 382 units / 3 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Administrative Fee
    $0.01
  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $75
  • Application Fee
    $75

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit - Refundable
    $500

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

Wakonda Village sits in a park-like setting on the south side of Des Moines, with mature trees, open lawns, and pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The pool, pickleball court, fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park are all on site. Hy-Vee, Fareway, Starbucks, and Panera are within walking distance, the Des Moines International Airport and downtown are minutes away. Schedule a tour and see the space for yourself.

  • Bathtub
  • Business Center
  • Close To Starbucks And Other Restuarants
  • Coffee Bar In Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Large Resort-style Swimming Pool
  • Minutes To Downtown Des Moines
  • Modern, Well Equipped Kitchens
  • Near Popular Bike Trails

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Disposal
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Oven

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Courtyard
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Garages
  • Income Restricted
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Laundry Service

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable50 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Active78 / 100

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Transit

Airport
Des Moines International
7 min Drive
Des Moines International

Moving to Watrous South, Des Moines, IA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Wakonda Village proximity to Wakonda on Fleur, Airport Plaza, and Fleur Plaza. Wakonda on Fleur is 0.5 miles away, and Airport Plaza is within a 9 minute walk.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Wakonda Village are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Gray's Lake Park, Mac Rae Park, and Great Western Trail.

Airports

Living in Watrous South provides easy access to Des Moines International, located just 6 minutes from Wakonda Village.

Property Details

Wakonda Village sits in a park-like setting on the south side of Des Moines, with mature trees, open lawns, and pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The pool, pickleball court, fitness center, clubhouse, and dog park are all on site... . Hy-Vee, Fareway, Starbucks, and Panera are within walking distance, the Des Moines International Airport and downtown are minutes away. Schedule a tour and see the space for yourself.

Wakonda Village is located in Des Moines, IA in the 50315 zip code.

Artisan Management Group

Contact

Property Address:
1800 Watrous Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50315
Phone Number: (515) 981-6037
More Information:
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayBy Appointment Only

Renter Reviews

For Wakonda Village

3.6

28 Ratings & Reviews

1/13/26

Beautiful Community!!!

We can’t thank Emily, Luis and Hanna, the opportunity to live in such a beautiful community! They took a lot of time with us to answer all our questions. We could tell immediately that this was a very special place. Right off we were welcomed immediately by a nearby neighbor into the community.
Wakonda is a very special place. Many matured trees, Very quiet. Area for dogs. Community seems very dog/cat friendly. Workout Room.Swimming Pool. Well maintained Apt’s./Buildings inside & out. Very...
impressed with this community!!!
THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH Emily, Luis and Hanna!

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Property Manager at Wakonda Village responded to this review

Thank you immensely for the wonderful review! We're thrilled Emily, Luis and Hanna provided excellent service. Welcome to our beautiful community!

10/10/25

Amazing!

Due to a nod opportunity I needed a place to move into immediately. I was moving from another state and had never been to Des Moines before so I rented the apartment sight unseen. Emily the manager and her team were very helpful and transparent throughout the entire process. The apartment was just as they described it and I am very happy with it. My very stressful situation was made less so by this wonderful team. I am truly thankful!

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Property Manager at Wakonda Village responded to this review

We are ecstatic to hear Emily and our team made your stressful move easier. Thank you for trusting us sight unseen!

12/20/20

Verified Renter

Great place for first timers from Texas. Super friendly community and front office staff is awesome.

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11/7/20

Verified Renter

Wakonda is a very friendly and inviting community its more then an apartment its a community and it is very well kept .

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8 People Found This Helpful

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10/28/20

Verified Renter

The only thing to say is that I love it here and the managers make it even more better but my apartment is great.

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