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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Des Moines, WA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

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$3,080$1,50042

Cheapest Available Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Avana Star Lake in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,188. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,188
Crestview WestStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,253

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

As of May 05, 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 $2,095 with a $1.87 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$1.87
View at the Lake2x1 TH2BR,1BA$1.55
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.76
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 324431 27th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.92
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1.91
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Mariposa1 Bed, 1 Bath (50% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.82
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.78
Reserve at SeaTac Senior Affordable LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?

There are currently 291 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,095 to $11,130. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $860 to $4,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Moines ranges from $860 to $4,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,865.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Des Moines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines range from $1,639 to $7,564, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

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