Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA from $900 (38 Rentals)

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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Seattle's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Seattle, WA and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Sharon Stallings

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Harbor Gate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gate Apartments

2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Bentley
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Bentley

609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Redondo Heights II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Heights II

1810 South 276th StreetFederal Way, WA 98003
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Redondo Heights I
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redondo Heights I

27606 Pacific Hwy SFederal Way, WA 98003
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The BLVD
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The BLVD

2136 S 272nd StKent, WA 98032
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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Normandy 8
2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy 8

130 SW 184th StNormandy Park, WA 98166
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Des Moines, WA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Des Moines, WA

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Des Moines, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Des Moines Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Central Des Moines$2,540$1,500765

Cheapest Available Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $1,199. Crestview West in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,253. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingA11BR,1BA$1,199
Crestview WestStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,253
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1,275
View at the Lake I1x11BR,1BA$1,279
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Mar Vista ApartmentsEfficency 1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
Redondo Heights II1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,354
Timber Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,396
Miro1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,407

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines area is the $1.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome Model at Majestic Bay in the in the South Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,983 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Woodmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.85
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.77
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.82
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 324431 27th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.98
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.04
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Blue Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.78
View at the Lake I1x11BR,1BA$1.83
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90

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Des Moines Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live, then you may have heard about Des Moines, Washington. Located relatively close to Puget Sound, Des Moines sits relatively close to the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is bordered by Burien, SeaTac, and Kent. With many people looking for apartments in Des Moines, Washington, you may be wondering how to find the right one to meet your needs. Learn more about this beautiful area below, and remember to rely on a local expert who can help you find Des Moines apartments for yourself and your family.á

Why live in Des Moines, WA?

Des Moines, Washington is growing quickly. There are a few big reasons why people love to live in Des Moines. First, it is very close to the coast. If you are looking for easy access to Puget Sound, then you will probably be happy living in Des Moines, WA. Second, you will experience all four seasons if you live in Des Moines, Washington. It can get cold during the winter, and it can snow occasionally. On the other hand, it also warms up during the summer. Finally, it is very close to Orcas Island. If you like to take trips off the coast of Washington, Des Moines is one of the best locations to live.á

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Getting Around Des Moines, WA

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

3 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Moines is under $1,407.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,540.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Moines?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 324 regular apartments in Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines have an average cost of $581 which is $1,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

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