
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (64 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Hill area of Des Moines.


Silverwood Park

Pointe by Vintage

Bayview Meadows Apartments

1011 Kent Des Moines Rd

Bay Club Apartments

Marina Club

21304 3rd Ave S

Waterview Crossing Apartments

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Creekwood
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Spinnaker Apartments

1612 Kent Des Moines Rd, Unit A

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21804 29th Ave S, Unit 21804 29th Ave South

Wintergreen Place Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

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The Drexel Des Moines

Regatta Apartments

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21640 30th Ave S

Villa Des Moines

Emerald Court

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Majestic Bay

21825 30th Ave S

Pine Ridge
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Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living

Heights by Vintage

Mar Vista

Shannon South

Normandy Park Villa

Sky View Park Villa

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310 S 174th Pl, Unit 310 L

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Views at Angle Lake

Viewpoint Apartment

Avon Park
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Wellington Place Apartments

Landing at Angle Lake

Sandpiper

Avion Apartments

Rainier Landing

1620 Kent Des Moines Rd, Unit D

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Alexan Gateway

Amelia at Angle Lake

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Skyview 3322

Carriage House
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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 | $1,886 | $825 | $2,228 |
| North Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,134 | $819 | $2,960 |
| North Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,534 | $978 | $3,833 |
| North Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,124 | $4,522 |
| North Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,603 | $2,603 | $2,603 |
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There are currently 64 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. Heights by Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. 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 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Des Moines Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Silverwood Park | 201 ST T | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Normandy Park Villa | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Pointe by Vintage | 1 Bed 1 Bath D | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Bayview Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Mar Vista | 1x1 Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Views at Angle Lake | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,581 |
| Landing at Angle Lake | One Bedroom - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,680 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hill, WA
As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Hill area is the $1.83 price per square foot 21804 29th Ave S Model at 21804 29th Ave S, Unit 21804 29th Ave South in the in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value North Hill apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,042 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the North Central 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21804 29th Ave S, Unit 21804 29th Ave South | 21804 29th Ave S | 2BR,2BA | $1.83 |
| Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Waterview Crossing Apartments | Seabrook II | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
| Manhattan Apartments - Normandy Park | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Madronas Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Mar Vista | 1x1 Partial | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Pointe by Vintage | 1 Bed 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Normandy Park Villa | Meadow | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior Living | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Heights by Vintage | 1x1 B | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
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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 $1,680.
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 $2,192.
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 13 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 $840 which is $1,352 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hill.
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