Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (49 Rentals)

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Creekwood
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$1,733 - $1,881
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$1,733 - $1,881

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Creekwood

2222 S 234th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Regatta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regatta Apartments

1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Harbor Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gate Apartments

2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Bentley
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Bentley

609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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21640 30th Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

21640 30th Ave S

21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Villa Des Moines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Des Moines

750 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Emerald Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Court

21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Majestic Bay
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Majestic Bay

2459 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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El Mirador Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Mirador Apartments

22022 6th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Alexan Gateway
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$1,872 - $3,219
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Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$2,071 - $2,291
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Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Connection Angle Lake
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Connection Angle Lake

2650 S 200th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Des Moines Beach, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Des Moines Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Des Moines Beach area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $899. Heights by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Des Moines Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,199
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Pointe by Vintage1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$1,399
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 MediumStudio,1BA$1,525
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$1,570
Whispering Brook ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines Beach, WA

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines Beach area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1732 S 234th St Model at 1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Des Moines Beach apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,071 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house1732 S 234th St3BR,1BA$2.00
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.85
24236 26th Pl S, Unit B24236 26th Pl S2BR,2BA$2.10
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.22
SandpiperTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.14
Pointe by Vintage1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2.34
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath Large1BR,1BA$2.48
CreekwoodA11BR,1BA$2.48
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.20
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Des Moines Beach, Des Moines, WA

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for South Seattle, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Des Moines Beach Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Des Moines Beach?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Des Moines Beach is under $1,595.

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

The cheapest apartment in Des Moines Beach is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Des Moines Beach costs $3,219.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Des Moines Beach?

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 25 regular apartments in Des Moines Beach 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 Beach?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines Beach have an average cost of $341 which is $2,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines Beach.

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