Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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The Hidden Harbor House
Studio Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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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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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Silverwood Park201 1X1 T -LG1BR,1BA$1,500
Whispering BrookBayview1BR,1BA$1,595
Chelsea By the Bay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,850
Creekwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.09
Chelsea By the Bay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Silverwood Park201 1X1 T -LG1BR,1BA$2.11
Whispering BrookBayview1BR,1BA$3.42

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South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA

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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, WA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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