
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $900 (8 Rentals)
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Chelsea By the Bay

MARINA CLUB
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Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,460 | $1,275 | $1,652 |
Central Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $999 | $1,870 |
Central Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,024 | $1,695 | $2,445 |
Central Des Moines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $2,099 | $2,280 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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Cheapest Available Central Des Moines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Des Moines area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Heights by Vintage priced from $999. Chelsea By the Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Central Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Chelsea By the Bay | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Sea Fox | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Des Moines, WA
As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Des Moines area is the $1.75 price per square foot Redondo Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Central Des Moines apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Bayview Meadows Apartments starting at $1,875 with a $2.34 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Waterview Crossing Apartments | Redondo | 3BR,2BA | $1.75 |
Bayview Meadows Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.34 |
MARINA CLUB | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Heights by Vintage | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
Majestic Bay | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
Sea Fox | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Chelsea By the Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.81 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Central Des Moines Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA
Walk Score®
56 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Des Moines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Des Moines is under $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in Central Des Moines is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Central Des Moines costs $2,189.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 7 regular apartments in Central Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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