
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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Silverwood Park

Sea Fox

Bayview Meadows Apartments

Majestic Bay

Bay Club Apartments

MARINA CLUB

1011 Kent Des Moines Rd

Spinnaker Apartments

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The Hidden Harbor House

Seaview Apartments

The Drexel Des Moines

Regatta Apartments

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The Bentley

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Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living

Heights by Vintage

Mar Vista

Normandy Park Villa

Viewpoint Apartment

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Sky View Park Villa

Madronas Apartments

Amelia at Angle Lake

Landing at Angle Lake

Avon Park

Sandpiper

Normandy Duke

Connection Angle Lake

Views at Angle Lake

310 S 174th Pl, Unit 311 S. 174th Pl., Seattle, Unit 311 S. 174th Pl., Seattle
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Avion Apartments

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Alexan Gateway

3110 S 216th St, Unit D1, Unit D1

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Skyview 3322

Carriage House

Pine Ridge

Windsor Heights

Sky Harbor Terrace

Abbey Ridge

Belvedere at Apen Heights
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North Hill, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hill Studio Apartments | $1,633 | $999 | $1,859 |
| North Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,955 | $999 | $2,684 |
| North Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,255 | $1,299 | $3,191 |
| North Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,579 | $2,249 | $3,095 |
| North Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $2,603 | $2,603 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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Cheapest Available North Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Hill area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living priced from $999. Pine Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here are the most affordable North Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Pine Ridge | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Rent Restricted at 40% HERA | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| The Drexel Des Moines | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| Sea Fox | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Normandy Park Villa | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Manhattan Apartments - Normandy Park | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Shannon South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Sky View Park Villa | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hill, WA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Hill area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,064. The second greatest value North Hill apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated A1R Model at Avon Park starting at $1,650 with a $2.43 price per square foot in the Burien South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Avon Park | 1 Bed, 1 Bath Renovated A1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| The Drexel Des Moines | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
| Madronas Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Normandy Park Villa | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Landing at Angle Lake | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Shannon South | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Sky View Park Villa | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.85 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Washington and customized analysis for South Seattle, WA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Hill is under $1,475.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Hill?
The cheapest apartment in North Hill is Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in North Hill costs $2,603.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Hill?
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 40 regular apartments in North Hill 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 Hill?
Cheap apartments in North Hill have an average cost of $817 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hill.
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