Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $800 (15 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 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
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Red Carpet ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,325
Shannon South1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350

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

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central Des Moines area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1732 S 234th St Model at 1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value North Central Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,071 with a $1.85 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.
1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house1732 S 234th St3BR,1BA$2.00
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.85
Avana West Hill3 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated3BR,2BA$1.98
24236 26th Pl S, Unit B24236 26th Pl S2BR,2BA$2.10
SandpiperTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.14
Madronas Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.11
Grandview ApartmentsAbbey1BR,1BA$2.14
Astral Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$2.09
Normandy Park VillaMeadow1BR,1BA$2.15
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio ,1BA$1.85

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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 $1,416.

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 $2,600.

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 23 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 $181 which is $2,419 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central Des Moines.

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