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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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918 S 258th Pl

Des MoinesWA98198
property at 2500 S 286th Pl
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2500 S 286th Pl

Federal WayWA98003

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Cheapest Available Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines, WA is a Studio unit found at Des Moines Station in the Woodmont neighborhood priced from $1,250. Crestview West Apartments in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,311. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S1Studio,1BA$1,311
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,315
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,347

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Des Moines area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at Lake Apartments in the in the Redondo neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Des Moines apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Pointe by Vintage starting at $2,451 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Woodmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Apartments2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Pointe by Vintage3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$2.07
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.77
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Manhattan Apartments - Normandy Park2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.05
Mariposa2 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.96
Timber Heights2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D2BR,1BA$2.05
Tree PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.00
Mar Vista1x1 Partial1BR,1BA$2.00
Villa Capri1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?

There are currently 298 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,522. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $900 to $5,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Des Moines?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Des Moines ranges from $900 to $5,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,687.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Des Moines?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Des Moines range from $1,467 to $4,522, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,630 to $3,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,554.

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