
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Des Moines Beach area of Des Moines.


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Des Moines Beach, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Des Moines Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Beach Studio Apartments | $1,416 | $899 | $1,850 |
| Des Moines Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $999 | $2,400 |
| Des Moines Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $1,399 | $3,191 |
| Des Moines Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,988 | $3,259 |
| Des Moines Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,528 | $2,528 | $2,528 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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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 $999. Here are the most affordable Des Moines Beach apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,260 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines Beach, WA
As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines Beach area is the $1.97 price per square foot 3242 S 161st St Model at 3242 S 161st St, Unit B in the in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Des Moines Beach apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,994 with a $1.78 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3242 S 161st St, Unit B | 3242 S 161st St | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.97 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.78 |
| Spinnaker Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Brookstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 20005 1st Ave S, Unit Apartment #2 | 20005 1st Ave S | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Creekwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| The Drexel Des Moines | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.02 |
| Madronas Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 $1,550.
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 44 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 $962 which is $1,566 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Des Moines Beach.
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