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Des MoinesWA98198

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Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines, WA is a Studio unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $899. Avana Star Lake in the Woodmont neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,292. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Des Moines apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Avana Star LakeA11BR,1BA$1,292
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,340
Sea Fox Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines area is the $1.96 price per square foot 3x2 S Model at Greystone Meadows in the in the Alderbrook neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Des Moines apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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.
Greystone Meadows3x2 S3BR,2BA$1.96
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$1.74
Mariposa2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Uptown SquareArmstrong1BR,1BA$1.76
Northview Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.02
Grandview ApartmentsAshford1BR,1BA$2.00
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.95
View at the Lake1x11BR,1BA$1.99
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.05
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?

There are currently 281 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA with pricing that ranges from $899 to $3,961. There are also 59 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $800 to $4,400.

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 $800 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $3,092.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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