Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $819 (10 Rentals)

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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 Des Moines Station priced from $1,250. Silverwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable North Central Des Moines apartments for rent in Des Moines, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,315
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325

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

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Des Moines area is the $2.12 price per square foot Three Bed Tony Reno Model at Wellington Place Apartments in the in the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport neighborhood starting from $2,540. The second greatest value North Central 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 North Central Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Wellington Place ApartmentsThree Bed Tony Reno3BR,2BA$2.12
Pointe by Vintage3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$2.07
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.79
SandpiperTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.11
Sky View Park Villa2B/1B2BR,1BA$2.01
Astral Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$2.09
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.22
Mar Vista1x1 Partial1BR,1BA$2.00
Avana West Hill1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated1BR,1BA$2.18
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15

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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 $1,494.

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

The cheapest apartment in North Central Des Moines is Red Carpet Apartments which is listed at $1,395, while the average apartment in North Central Des Moines costs $2,049.

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 11 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 $796 which is $1,253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Des Moines.

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