Wakonda Manor

1800 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50315

Units: 110
Management: Optimum Real Estate Management LLC
Program type: Sec 8 NC
Client group: Elderly
HUD inspection score: 85
Last inspection: July 25, 2025
HUD property ID: 800005515

Units & rent

110 total units

Avg. rent

$358

per month

Occupancy

91%

occupied

Total units

110

in property

Available

110

reported

Unit mix by bedroom

11 bedroom

110 units

Most income-based units charge rent based on household income (often about 30% of income). The figure shown is HUD’s reported average and your actual rent may differ. Bathroom counts and floor plans are not part of the HUD dataset.

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Ask about availability, waitlists, and how to apply.

Call: (515) 809-5400

Flood RiskZone X

Minimal flood hazard — outside the 500-year floodplain. Lower risk, but flooding is still possible.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Data is informational — consult FEMA's Flood Map Service Center for official determinations.

Nearby Schools

Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Elementary0.5 mi
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Elementary0.7 mi
Brody Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Middle0.8 mi
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Elementary1 mi
Lincoln High School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
High1.2 mi
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Elementary1.4 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Distances are straight-line from this property and reflect proximity only, not school-attendance boundaries. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the local district.

What's nearby

66 dining options within a 1-mile walk.

Restaurants
Nearest: Dahl's Deli (0.12 mi)
51 within 1 mi
Cafés
Nearest: Mayalu Coffee (0.3 mi)
5 within 1 mi
Fast food
Nearest: Jimmy John's (0.2 mi)
10 within 1 mi
Grocery
Nearest: Cash Saver (0.13 mi)
7 within 1 mi
Medical
Nearest: Cash Saver Food Outlet (0.14 mi)
17 within 1 mi
Parks
Nearest: Wakonda Bark Park (0.22 mi)
2 within 1 mi
Entertainment
Nearest: White Lightning Warehouse (0.16 mi)
13 within 1 mi

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Eligibility & how to apply

Iowa income limits (2026)Iowa public housing authorities Section 8 waitlists in Iowa

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