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North Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central Des Moines area of Des Moines, 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 North Central Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Viewpoint0x1 MediumStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central Des Moines, WA

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Des Moines 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 North Central Des Moines 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 North Central Des Moines 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 / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.13
ReNew on JamesCedar2BR,1BA$2.24
Astral Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.29
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
20005 1st Ave S, Unit Apartment #220005 1st Ave S1BR,1BA$2.33
Mar Vista Apartments1x1 REMODEL1BR,1BA$2.00
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Central Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central Des Moines is under $1,545.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in North Central Des Moines is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in North Central Des Moines costs $2,384.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central Des Moines?

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 51 regular apartments in North Central Des Moines 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 North Central Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in North Central Des Moines have an average cost of $741 which is $1,643 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Des Moines.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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