Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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Carriage House
Studio Apartments

Carriage House

3602 S 180th PlSeatac, WA 98188
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Pine Ridge
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Ridge

3725 S 180th StSeatac, WA 98188
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North Hill, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Hill area of Seattle, 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 Hill apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at SeaTac 55+ Active Senior LivingS1Studio,1BA$899
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Connection Angle LakeStudioStudio,1BA$1,233

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hill, WA

As of November 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Hill area is the $1.87 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value North Hill apartment is the 2x2 Large Model at Viewpoint starting at $2,325 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.87
Viewpoint2x2 Large2BR,2BA$2.11
Wellington Place Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.09
Brookstone ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.11
Edgecliff Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.69
Sea Fox2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$2.28
MARINA CLUB2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$2.09
Mar Vista Apartments1x1 REMODEL1BR,1BA$2.20
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21

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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.

Getting Around the North Hill Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,595.

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 $2,295.

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 56 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 $723 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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