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Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Des Moines, WA

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Des Moines, WA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Des Moines Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Central Des Moines$2,700$999207

Cheapest Available Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Des Moines, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood priced from $999. Heights by Vintage in the Central Des Moines neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. 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 LivingA11BR,1BA$999
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,233

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Des Moines area is the $1.75 price per square foot Redondo Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Des Moines apartment is the Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay starting at $1,895 with a $1.88 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.
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsRedondo3BR,2BA$1.75
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Mariposa2 Bed, 1.5 Bath (60% Income Restricted)2BR,1.5BA$1.96
Homestead Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.00
Northview Terrace2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
Uptown SquareBolden1BR,1BA$1.95
Century Plaza1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.81
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingB12BR,1BA$1.80
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Redondo Heights I1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom (S.S)1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Des Moines

What type of rentals are currently available in Des Moines?

There are currently 285 Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA with pricing that ranges from $999 to $3,303. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Des Moines ranging from $750 to $4,795.

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 $750 to $4,795 with an average monthly rent of $2,224.

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 $1,955 to $3,303, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,160 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,384.

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