
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $1,000 (11 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,346 | $1,295 | $1,399 |
South Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $1,095 | $2,799 |
South Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,964 | $1,285 | $3,217 |
South Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,895 | $2,895 | $2,895 |
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There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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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 $1,295. 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 South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chelsea By the Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Timber Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,396 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,544 |
Kently Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1,557 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the South 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 South Des Moines apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines starting at $2,895 with a $2.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Majestic Bay | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Arbors of Des Moines | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $2.38 |
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 3 | 24431 27th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Bayview Meadows | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Kently Pointe Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
The Village of Newport | The Collage | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Chelsea By the Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.80 |
Timber Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
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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 $1,295.
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 $1,350 at Sea Fox Apartments.
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 $1,495 at Timber Heights.
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