
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (7 Rentals)
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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 |
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North Central Studio Apartments | $1,785 | $1,680 | $1,906 |
North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,350 | $3,961 |
North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,627 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,777 | $2,451 |
North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,866 | $1,984 | $3,749 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Central Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Bayview Meadows priced from $1,500. Waterview Crossing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,590. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bayview Meadows | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Waterview Crossing Apartments | Parkside | 1BR,1BA | $1,590 |
Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,636 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, WA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.85 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome Model at Majestic Bay in the in the South Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,295. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,095 with a $1.87 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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Majestic Bay | Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.85 |
Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
Sandpiper | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
Brookstone Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Landing at Angle Lake | Two Bedroom - One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Waterview Crossing Apartments | Parkside | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Swiss Gables Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
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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 $1,860.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?
The cheapest apartment in North Central is Bayview Meadows which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in North Central costs $2,866.
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 28 regular apartments in North Central 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?
Cheap apartments in North Central have an average cost of $1,008 which is $1,858 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.
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