
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Des Moines?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Des Moines Studio Apartments | $1,250 | $1,250 | $1,250 |
South Des Moines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $1,095 | $1,712 |
South Des Moines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,285 | $1,950 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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Cheapest Available South Des Moines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Des Moines area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Silverwood Park priced from $1,500. Whispering Brook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Silverwood Park | 201 1X1 T -LG | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Whispering Brook | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Chelsea By the Bay | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Creekwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,882 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $2.09 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Creekwood Apartments in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $1,882. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Chelsea By the Bay starting at $1,850 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Woodmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Creekwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.09 |
Chelsea By the Bay | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Silverwood Park | 201 1X1 T -LG | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Whispering Brook | Bayview | 1BR,1BA | $3.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Des Moines Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Des Moines?
The cheapest apartment in South Des Moines is Silverwood Park which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in South Des Moines costs $1,891.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Des Moines?
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 2 regular apartments in South Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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