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Avana West Hill
$1,539 - $2,643
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Avana West Hill

24849 46th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Ethos
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$1,802 - $3,295
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Ethos

2200 W Meeker StKent, WA 98032
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Alexan Gateway
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$1,837 - $3,219
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Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$2,231 - $2,361
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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Cottonwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood

25919 25th Ln SKent, WA 98032
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View at the Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

View at the Lake

30602 Pacific Hwy SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Villa Capri
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Capri

28621 25th Pl SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Royal Arms Villa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Royal Arms Villa

133 SW Normandy RdNormandy Park, WA 98166
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Normandy 8
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Normandy 8

130 SW 184th StNormandy Park, WA 98166
property at 31003 14th Ave S

$1,500 - $1,545

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31003 14th Ave S

Federal WayWA98003
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Soundview
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Soundview

28425 18th Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003
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Timber Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Heights

4809-4822 S 252nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Normandy Duke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Normandy Duke

160 SW Normandy RdNormandy Park, WA 98166

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Brier Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brier Woods

31224 Pete von Reichbauer Way SouthFederal Way, WA 98003
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Connection Angle Lake
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Connection Angle Lake

2650 S 200th StSeatac, WA 98198
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$1,650 - $1,795

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2500 S 286th Pl

Federal WayWA98003
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Northview Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northview Terrace

1412 SW 312th StFederal Way, WA 98023
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Island Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Island Park

23529 60th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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Laurelwood Gardens
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Laurelwood Gardens

29505 21st Ave SFederal Way, WA 98003

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Moines is under $1,375.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Des Moines costs $2,969.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Moines?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 24 regular apartments in Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines have an average cost of $796 which is $2,173 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines.

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