Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Des Moines Beach Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (9 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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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3242 S 161st St, Unit B3242 S 161st St3BR,2.5BA$1.97
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.78
Spinnaker Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.10
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
20005 1st Ave S, Unit Apartment #220005 1st Ave S1BR,1BA$2.33
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.02
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.36
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84

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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 $1,550.

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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