Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (17 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes 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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Abbey Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Abbey Ridge

3035 S 204th 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 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $999. Heights by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 LivingA11BR,1BA$999
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Sea Fox1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Silverwood Park201 ST BStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines Beach, WA

As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines Beach area is the $1.73 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome Model at Majestic Bay in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,145. The second greatest value Des Moines Beach apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,089 with a $1.87 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.
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1.73
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.87
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$2.14
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.99
The Drexel Des Moines2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.95
MARINA CLUB2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$2.09
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
21632 30th Ave S, Unit B21632 30th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.29
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$2.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Des Moines Beach, Des Moines, WA

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,570.

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 $2,528.

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 48 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 $1,126 which is $1,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines Beach.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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