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- Studio–2 Bedrooms
- $1,375-$1,900 Pricing
- 462–780 Square Feet
About Chelsea By the Bay
Chelsea by the Bay is located minutes from the scenic Des Moines waterfront and Puget Sound. Enjoy our renovated swimming pool, play in our sports court, or take a stroll along the bay. Our community is conveniently located near I-5, Light Link Rail, and minutes from waterfront fun and fine dining options.
Chelsea By the Bay is located in the South Des Moines Neighborhood and 98198 Zip code of Des Moines, WA. This community is professionally managed by Bonavista Management
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- (425) 264-8006
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Office Hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–5:00 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Floorplan Pricing and Availability
Chelsea By the Bay offers Studio to 2 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,375 and having 462–780 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,375 Available Now G11 462 $500 Unit G11 Amenities and Features
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- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
Unit G11 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,375
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,375
Apartment Model: Studio$1,375Studio, 1 Bath, 462 sq ftAvailable NowFloorplans3D Tours![]()
Studio - Floorplan Studio - 3D Tour Studio - 3D Tour Studio - 3D Tour Apartment Unit: G11Apartment Model: Studio$1,375Studio, 1 Bath, 462 sq ftAvailable Now1 Bedroom
1 Bed 1 Bath A
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 552 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 1 Bed 1 Bath A 552 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath ACall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 552 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1 Bed 1 Bath A - Floorplan 1 Bed 1 Bath B Partial
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 1 Bed 1 Bath B Partial 650 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath B PartialCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 650 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1 Bed 1 Bath B Partial - Floorplan 1 Bed 1 Bath C Partial
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 1 Bed 1 Bath C Partial 660 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath C PartialCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 660 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1 Bed 1 Bath C Partial - Floorplan 1 Bed 1 Bath D
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 672 sq ftLargest 1 BedroomThis is the largest 1 Bedroom at this PropertyModel Gallery
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Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Call for Availability 1 Bed 1 Bath D 672 sq ft Model Amenities and Features
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- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
Apartment Model: 1 Bed 1 Bath DCall For Rates1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 672 sq ftUnavailable![]()
1 Bed 1 Bath D - Floorplan 2 Bedrooms
2 Bed 1 Bath
$1,900
2 Beds, 1 Bath, 780 sq ftAvailable NowModel Gallery
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Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,900 Available Now B16 780 $500 Unit B16 Amenities and Features
Features
- Ceiling Fans
- High Speed Internet Access
- Smoke Free
- Washer/Dryer
Living Space
- Walk-In Closets
Unit B16 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,900
Deposit
- $500 deposit
Model Rent and Fees
Price
- $1,900
Apartment Model: 2 Bed 1 Bath$1,9002 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 780 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
2 Bed 1 Bath - Floorplan Apartment Unit: B16Apartment Model: 2 Bed 1 Bath$1,9002 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 780 sq ftAvailable Now
Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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1 Bed 1 Bath - E05
1 Bed 1 Bath - G14
2 Bed 1 Bath - B14
0BR, 1BA - 462 SF
Property Information
- 98 Units
- 2 Stories
- Built in 1980
Lease Terms
- 6 - 12 mo
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Required Fees
One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Security Deposit - RefundableiCharged per unit.$500.00
- Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per unit.$55.00
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Fees
- Cat
- Cat DepositiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
- Cat RentiCharged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
- Dog
- Dog DepositiMax of 1. Charged Per Pet.$300.00
- Dog RentiCharged Per Pet.$35.00/mo
35 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:
1 pet max
50 lbs. Weight Limit
Restrictions:
1 pet max
Comments:
Max of 1. Breed Restrictions.
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- 24 Hour Access
Community Features
- Walk Up
Outdoor Features
- Waterfront
- Patio
Recreation and Fitness
- Pool
Interior Features
- Balcony
- Cable Ready
- Washer/Dryer
Map
1823 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
- Medical
- Transportation
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Getting Around
40 / 100 Fairly walkable
30 / 100 Limited public transit
20 / 100 Somewhat Bikeable
100 / 100 Exceptionally car friendly
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50 / 100 Restaurants
50 / 100 Cafes
30 / 100 Nightlife
40 / 100 Shopping
70 / 100 Parks
40 / 100 Noise Level
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea By the Bay
Where is Chelsea By the Bay located?
Chelsea By the Bay is located at 1823 S Kent Des Moines Rd near the South Des Moines area of Des Moines, WA
What is the current rent range at Chelsea By the Bay?
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments at Chelsea By the Bay currently range from $1,375 to $1,900
When is the leasing office open?
- The office Hours for Chelsea By the Bay are
- Monday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Tuesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Wednesday 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Thursday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Friday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Are pets allowed?
Call us today to find out our pet policy and if we allow pets
Renters Reviews and Ratings
Showing 1-12 of 20 Reviews
Worst property I’ve ever lived in
June 25, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
I would strongly recommend avoiding this community.
I was handed a unit that was infested with cockroaches from day one, with absolutely no warning or disclosure. As soon as I noticed the issue, I reported it, and for the entire year I lived there, all management ever did was send someone out for the same basic treatment that would maybe help for a few days before the roaches came right back. It made cooking or eating in my own apartment miserable because there were cockroaches ...
everywhere.
Every time I followed up, I was told they would take care of it, but weeks would go by with no action. Then they would repeat the exact same ineffective treatment all over again. The most frustrating part was when my lease renewal came up and they actually increased my rent. When I brought up the infestation, they claimed they didn’t know the unit had a roach problem and promised they would address it. After dealing with the issue for an entire year, why would I believe anything was suddenly going to change? Eventually I got tired of being ignored and moved out.
The problems didn’t stop there. It took more than seven weeks to get my security deposit back. After multiple follow-ups, I was told the check had already been mailed through USPS. When I asked for tracking information, I was completely ignored. Only after I sent a final notice demanding my deposit back did they finally send the check.
This was by far the most unprofessional and poorly managed community I’ve ever lived in. Management consistently failed to address serious issues, communication was terrible, and it genuinely felt like resident concerns were treated as an inconvenience rather than something that mattered.
To make matters worse, the garbage situation was awful. The dumpsters were constantly overflowing for days at a time, and people who didn’t even live in the community would dump trash there as well. Garbage would end up piled around the overflowing bins, creating an absolute mess that management never seemed interested in addressing.
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Office Staff
February 10, 2026 - Review from Apartments.com
I am very disappointed with the level of professionalism displayed by the staff. They were unresponsive, disorganized, and seemed unconcerned with providing basic customer service. Communication was poor, and requests or issues were either ignored or handled incorrectly. I expected a higher standard of service, and this experience was frustrating and unacceptable.
I hope management addresses these issues to prevent others from encountering the same problems.
Downward trajectory for once excellent property
December 29, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
Sadly this place went from being excellent to just okay. Within the last year or so there have been three different property managers and the property has suffered because of it. New managment took over in April/May 2023 and things seemed okay initially but I've noticed more so than ever before the property manager is constantly out on break when you try to go to the office, left early for the day so the office is thus closed or just out.
Another issue is that for a complex of this size there ...
is only one trash bin and only one recycle bin. It's never been a major issue before but I've noticed over the past several months the company that picks up the trash is missing days so everything is piled up, not to mention many people are leaving items by the trash that should not be there such as mattresses, tv's, bed frames, etc and it just sits there for days or even weeks before it is eventually removed.
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Surprise Charges and Poor Communication w/ Tenants
May 3, 2023 - Review from Apartments.com
Rent here if you'd like surprise charges added onto your rent casually without you being informed at all about it until you confront them first, to which they respond with treating you like you are clueless about procedures that were supposed to be completed on community management's side. The leasing office staff seem to always be "on break" and when I do get to speak with someone, it's always a different person who's telling me a different story or redirecting me to someone who is not even the ...
property manager of this community. Maintenance has been wonderful in my ~2 years of being a resident here and always repaired things in a timely manner, but the leasing office is a mess. When you reach out, no one answers and I have a paper trail to prove that easily. My partner and I have already been approved for a higher quality community in a safer area, so I'm glad to say we'll be working on moving out soon.
It really is a shame because the move in process was smooth and we really loved living here once upon a time. Not sure where Michael went, but when he left this community started going downhill too and management in the leasing office was always changing after that. I'm also not sure what happened to the fence by the leasing office but it's been about a month that's been there. Come check it out when considering this place as your next place to live.
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Property Manager Responded
May 5, 2023
We are deeply sorry to hear that your experience in our community has not been positive. We take pride in providing a place that our residents love to call home, and we are committed to making things right. We would love to hear more about your experience and find ways to improve it. Please reach out to us at residentsservices@conam.com, to discuss this further. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope to hear from you soon so that we can work towards a resolution together.
Verified Renter
April 19, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
This is the most highly rated apartment complex for a reason. I love living here. It's not and friendly, staff is great.
Property Manager Responded
January 3, 2022
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
Verified Renter
March 19, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
I havent been here very long, but overall the neighborhood is quiet & everyone has been nice and welcoming.
Property Manager Responded
March 22, 2021
We're so delighted to hear that you're enjoying living at Chelsea by the Bay! If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know by giving us a call at (206) 878-1480. We appreciate the time you took to write this review. Have a fantastic day!
Verified Renter
January 12, 2021 - Review from Apartments.com
I've lived here a little over a year now and I love it! Quiet community and management is always friendly.
Property Manager Responded
January 18, 2021
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
Verified Renter
December 7, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
Very quiet and peaceful. Best schools in the area and very convenient distance to the college, freeways, and supermarket.
Property Manager Responded
December 10, 2020
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
Great Place and Manager
November 1, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
I lived here 3 years and Kim always treated me as a friend and not a tenant. It’s a nice quiet complex , but occasionally had people parking on property to hang out or smoking marijuana, but Kim was always on top of reports and acted immediately on all items . Maintenance was questionable due to not having enough staff on hand , but eventually would get taken care of . If I had a choice and Kim was still there , I would move there again .
Property Manager Responded
November 16, 2020
Your honest and detailed review is appreciated and it means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. We appreciate your business and wish you the best!
Verified Renter
September 23, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
I love it here. The staff is amazing, the community is not invasive at all, it looks presentable, and everything is near by! Chelsea by the Bay is my first experience in the state of Washington. It's been 8 months and to this day, I have nothing bad to say about it.
Property Manager Responded
November 16, 2020
We are touched! Thank you for the kind words about our dedicated staff and community. We appreciate your feedback! We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
Verified Renter
September 14, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
I've lived here going on 6 years and absolutely enjoy the quiet neighborhood. I haven't had any breaking into cars or other criminal activity happen on my watch. Maintenance guy does an excellent job prioritizing what's an emergency vs not and always got things done in a timely manner.
Property Manager Responded
September 18, 2020
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
Verified Renter
June 3, 2020 - Review from Apartments.com
It's been almost 4 months and I love living here! I'm in a studio and want to graduate to a one bedroom at some point, definitely going to remain in this complex unless I move for work!
Nearby Schools
Pacific Middle School
Highline School District
22705 24th Ave S
Public School - Grades 6-8 (651 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
Mount Rainier High School
Highline School District
22450 19th Avenue South
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1728 Students)
In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.6 miles away
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from Chelsea By the Bay.
Big Box and Retail
Walgreens
23003 Pacific Hwy S
2 minute drive / 0.76 miles away
Safeway
21445 International Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away
Autozone
27300 Pacific Hwy S
4 minute drive / 2.27 miles away
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Safeway
21445 International Blvd
4 minute drive / 1.37 miles away
Winco Foods
21100 91st Pl S
9 minute drive / 4.58 miles away
Fred Meyer
17801 108th Ave SE
13 minute drive / 6.33 miles away
Hospitals
Shopping Centers
Chelsea By the Bay has 5 shopping centers within 0.9 miles.
Transit Stations
ST Light Rail & Tukwila Intl Blvd Station (NB)-LINK to Sea-Tac
11 minute drive / 5.21 miles away
Tukwila International Boulevard-Central Link
11 minute drive / 5.22 miles away
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Rental Price Ranges in the Area
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,864 | $899 | $2,228 |
| Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,937 | $999 | $2,960 |
| Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,286 | $1,295 | $3,833 |
| Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,599 | $1,467 | $4,522 |
| Des Moines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,161 | $1,695 | $3,400 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,843 | $2,100 | $3,799 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,473 | $2,695 | $4,250 |
| 6 Bedroom Homes | $5,200 | $5,200 | $5,200 |
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