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402 E Watrous Ave

Des Moines, IA 50315 - Polk County

House

2 beds

1 bath

1,600 sqft

Cats & small dogs OK

In-unit laundry

About 402 E Watrous Ave

This property is perfect for 2 or 3 people. The entire unit has been remodeled. The kitchen has new high-end stainless steel appliances, the countertops are Quartz. There is a wall of glass tile for a backsplash. The kitchen and bathroom has porcelain tile and the rest of the upstairs has all new LTV (vinyl floors). There is a brand new bathroom in this unit also.

The basement has a washer and dryer, a brand new floor (see pictures) and a finished room that can be used for anything but a bedroom. This duplex has a new water heater and a 95% energy efficient furnace. The utilities are very cheap. Amenities: Range/Oven & Freezer. Heating: forced air.

1 day on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 9 hours ago · Listing updated: November 1, 2026

Managed by: Pamela Stearns · (515) 577-9308

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Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$1,375
Bedrooms:	2 beds
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	1,600 sqft

Pets:	Cats & small dogs
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84680629

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Air Conditioning
Parking
Dishwasher
Bike Storage
Carpeted Floors
Garbage Disposal
High-Speed Internet
Microwave
Refrigerator
Smoke-Free
Stainless Steel Appliances
Tile Floors
Vinyl/Laminate Floors
Yard

Leasing Information

Lease term: 12 months.

Fees

Security deposit $1,375 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom house at 402 E Watrous Ave in Des Moines, IA 50315 rents for $1,375 a month. It has 1,600 square feet and is pet friendly. 402 E Watrous Ave was advertised by Pamela Stearns on November 1, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $1,375 a month, this house is above the typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in Des Moines (about $1,160).

From 38 two-bedroom houses and townhouses listed in Des Moines on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.

$1,160Typical rent for 2-bedroom houses and townhouses in Des Moines

$1,010–$1,350Middle half of their rents

34 daysAverage time they have been listed

See 2+ bedroom rentals in Des Moines

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

$55,000 /year

With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $55,000 is recommended to comfortably afford this 2-bedroom rental priced at $1,375 per month.

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House for rent

$1,375

Deposit $1,375 · All fees

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Property managed by:

Pamela Stearns

(515) 577-9308

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