Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $900 (15 Rentals)

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Willow
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow

1011 S Kent des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198

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23030 30th Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

23030 30th Ave S

23030 30th 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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Appian Way Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Appian Way Apartments

25818 26th Pl SKent, WA 98032
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Briarwood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood Apartments

23829 30th Ave SKent, WA 98032
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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 Studio unit found at Silverwood Park priced from $1,260. Chelsea By the Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,260
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,295
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
Whispering Brook ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $2.21 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Creekwood Apartments in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the 201 ST B Model at Silverwood Park starting at $1,375 with a $2.90 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Silverwood Park201 ST BStudio ,1BA$2.90
Whispering Brook ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$3.70
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio ,1BA$2.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Des Moines Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Des Moines?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Des Moines is at Silverwood Park listed at $1,260.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment is $1,545 at Chelsea By the Bay.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Des Moines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Des Moines is starting from $1,850 at Creekwood Apartments.

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