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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. Red Carpet Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. 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
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$1,400

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

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Des Moines area is the $2.16 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated Model at Avana West Hill in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $2,378. The second greatest value North Central Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Medium Model at Viewpoint Apartment starting at $2,291 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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.
Avana West Hill3 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$2.16
Viewpoint Apartment2x2 Medium2BR,2BA$2.37
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.23
Avon Park1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated A1R1BR,1BA$2.43
Madronas Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15
Landing at Angle LakeOne Bedroom - One Bath1BR,1BA$2.45
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.33
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.30
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.50

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central Des Moines, Des Moines, WA

Ranked #1

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,479.

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 $2,550.

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 43 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 $263 which is $2,287 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Des Moines.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.