
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $900 (6 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,757 | $1,550 | $1,850 |
Central Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,794 | $1,350 | $3,961 |
Central Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,543 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Central Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $2,179 | $2,272 |
Central Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,795 | $1,795 |
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Cheapest Available Central Des Moines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Des Moines area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Drexel Des Moines priced from $1,295. Sea Fox Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Central Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Drexel Des Moines | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Kairos | Skill | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Des Moines, WA
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Des Moines area is the $1.81 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Central Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,990 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Woodmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Majestic Bay | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
Midtown 64 Apartments | Alloy | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Bayview Meadows | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Grandview Apartments | Kirby | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
Swiss Gables Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
The Drexel Des Moines | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
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Getting Around the Central Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Des Moines is under $1,641.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Central Des Moines is The Drexel Des Moines which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Central Des Moines costs $2,272.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 33 regular apartments in Central Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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