Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $1,000 (14 Rentals)

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South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Des Moines area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Chelsea By the Bay priced from $1,345. Timber Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,396. Here are the most affordable South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,345
Timber Heights1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,396
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Silverwood Park1 Bed 1 Bath (LG)1BR,1BA$1,500
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,534

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $2.38 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines in the in the South Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathrooms Model at Spinnaker Apartments starting at $2,606 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the South Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbors of Des Moines3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.38
Spinnaker Apartments2 Bedroom / 1.5 Bathrooms2BR,1.5BA$2.69
Timber Heights2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D2BR,1BA$2.24
Silverwood Park1 Bed 1 Bath (LG)1BR,1BA$2.11
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$2.19
2709 S 256th Pl, Unit B2709 S 256th Pl1BR,1BA$2.06
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
The Village of NewportThe Collage1BR,1BA$2.88
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.91

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South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Des Moines is at Chelsea By the Bay listed at $1,345.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment is $1,396 at Timber Heights.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Des Moines is starting from $1,845 at Timber Heights.

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