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Bayview Meadows Apartments
1835 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (35 Rentals)
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$1,499 - $2,4521 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Pointe by Vintage
22837 Pacific Hwy SDes Moines, WA 98198
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$1,5751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 3
Sea Fox
2616 S 224th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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$1,625 - $2,1001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 23
Bay Club Apartments
2701 S 224th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Marina Club
2445 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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$1,723 - $2,6031 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 15
Waterview Crossing Apartments
21800 Pacific Hwy SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Spinnaker Apartments
1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Wintergreen Place Apartments
3011 S 219th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Seaview Apartments
22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Drexel Des Moines
21639 29th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Regatta Apartments
1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Vashon Vue
22805 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Bentley
609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Edgecliff Apartments
22405 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Villa Des Moines
750 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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21640 30th Ave S
21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Pacific Ridge Apartments
22855 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Vista del Mar Apartments (VDM)
22506 7th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Emerald Court
21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
22831 30th Ave S
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Adriana Senior Apartments Affordable Living
22525 7th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
22810 30th Ave S
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El Mirador Apartments
22022 6th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Majestic Bay
2459 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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$1,199 - $2,1211 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 11
Heights by Vintage
21212 International BlvdSeatac, WA 98198
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Amelia at Angle Lake
2929 S 200th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Viewpoint Apartment
21428 Pacific Hwy SSeatac, WA 98188
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$1,650 - $4,522Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 1
Rainier Landing
20220 International BlvdSeatac, WA 98198
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$1,671 - $3,230
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Views at Angle Lake
19922 28th Ave SSeatac, WA 98198
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$1,795 - $2,0951 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Sandpiper
3100 S 208th StSeattle, WA 98198
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Skyview 3322
3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Abbey Ridge
3035 S 204th StSeatac, WA 98198
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Brookstone Apartments
3231 S 204th StSeattle, WA 98198
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Connection Angle Lake
2650 S 200th StSeatac, WA 98198
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North Central, Des Moines, WA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Studio Apartments | $1,944 | $1,450 | $2,283 |
| North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,265 | $1,199 | $2,960 |
| North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,647 | $1,349 | $3,833 |
| North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,122 | $2,149 | $4,522 |
| North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $2,603 | $2,603 |
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Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Seattle, WA is a Studio unit found at Amelia at Angle Lake priced from $1,450. Bayview Meadows Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,494. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia at Angle Lake | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Bayview Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,494 |
| Pointe by Vintage | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Pacific Ridge Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Vista del Mar Apartments (VDM) | VDM 2 + 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Views at Angle Lake | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,671 |
| Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,733 |
| Sandpiper | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 1x1 Medium | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, WA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value North Central 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Arbors of Des Moines | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $2.55 |
| Pointe by Vintage | 3 Bed 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $2.07 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Brookstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Pacific Ridge Apartments | 2/1.00 | 2BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Vista del Mar Apartments (VDM) | VDM 2 + 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Sandpiper | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| Viewpoint Apartment | 1x1 Medium | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| Bayview Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?
The cheapest apartment in North Central is Bayview Meadows Apartments which is listed at $1,494, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central?
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 5 regular apartments in North Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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