
Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA (97 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Central Studio Apartments | $1,755 | $1,585 | $1,906 |
North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,834 | $1,350 | $3,961 |
North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,151 | $1,400 | $3,018 |
North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,777 | $2,451 |
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There are currently 97 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Central Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNorth Central, Des Moines, WA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Renting with young children? this neighborhood is a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, and having the best-regarded education resources for the kids to attend available.
Outdoors Rating
We think living with nice outdoor spaces is a must-have. This area is a highly-rated residential submarket for access to parks and greenspace, with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
North Central has come to be one of our preferred upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury communities also often offer hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Pet Friendly Rating
This area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 3.5 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Central
How much are Studio apartments in North Central?
There are currently 4 Studio Apartments in North Central with rent ranges from $1,585 to $1,906 with an average price of $1,755.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom North Central Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in North Central ranges from $1,350 to $3,961 with an average monthly rent of $1,834.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in North Central range from $1,400 to $3,018. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,151.
How expensive are North Central Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 8 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in North Central on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,777 to $2,451 - averaging $2,249 for the location.
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