Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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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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Villa Des Moines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Des Moines

750 S 216th 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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Emerald Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Court

21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Creekwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekwood

2222 S 234th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Majestic Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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$1,817 - $2,509
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Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$2,269 - $2,449
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 12

Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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$2,850

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2425 S 207th St

SeatacWA98198
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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. The Drexel Des Moines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. 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
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,335
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,495
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Chelsea By the Bay1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$1,500
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom -One Bath Large1BR,1BA$1,545
Whispering Brook ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1,595
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,595
Amelia at Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines Beach, WA

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines Beach area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Des Moines Beach apartment is the 2x2 Medium Model at Viewpoint Apartment starting at $2,291 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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.
Arbors of Des Moines3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.55
Viewpoint Apartment2x2 Medium2BR,2BA$2.37
Spinnaker Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.69
CreekwoodA11BR,1BA$2.48
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
SandpiperOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Des Moines Beach, Des Moines, WA

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Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,600.

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 $2,334.

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 34 regular apartments in Des Moines Beach that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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