Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $900 (6 Rentals)

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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198

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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Harbor Gate Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gate Apartments

2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

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 Bayview Meadows priced from $1,500. Bay Club Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable Central Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Des Moines, WA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Des Moines area is the $1.98 price per square foot Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Central Des Moines apartment is the Parkside Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,590 with a $1.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1.91
Chelsea By the Bay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Spinnaker Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.48
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$3.25
Whispering BrookBayview1BR,1BA$3.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Des Moines Apartments

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

The cheapest apartment in Central Des Moines is Bayview Meadows which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Central Des Moines costs $3,519.

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 9 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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