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1823 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Creekwood Apartments
2222 S 234th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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1835 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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2701 S 224th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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MARINA CLUB
2445 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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2459 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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23407 16th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Spinnaker Apartments
1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Seaview Apartments
22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Regatta Apartments
1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Drexel Des Moines
21639 29th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Harbor Gate Apartments
2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Bentley
609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Villa Des Moines
750 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Emerald Court
21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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22525 7th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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22022 6th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Heights by Vintage
21212 International BlvdSeatac, WA 98198
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21428 Pacific Hwy SSeatac, WA 98188
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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 | $1,389 | $1,340 | $1,533 |
| Central Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $999 | $2,066 |
| Central Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $1,776 | $2,325 |
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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 $1,340. 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 | $1,340 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 0x1 Small | Studio,1BA | $1,342 |
| Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
| Bayview Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Des Moines, WA
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Des Moines area is the $2.11 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Creekwood Apartments in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $1,476. The second greatest value Central Des Moines apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Spinnaker Apartments starting at $1,956 with a $2.84 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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| Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| MARINA CLUB | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Bayview Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.14 |
| Whispering Brook Apartments | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Chelsea By the Bay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 0x1 Small | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
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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 $1,956.
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 $1,989.
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 5 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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