Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (9 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 Apartments

The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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The BLVD
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The BLVD

2136 S 272nd StKent, WA 98032
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Zenith, Des Moines, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Zenith Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Zenith area of Seattle, WA is a 1 Bed unit found at Waterview Crossing Apartments priced from $1,239. Avana Star Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1,239
Avana Star LakeA21BR,1BA$1,304
Sea Fox Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $2,031. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,899 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Zenith apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.81
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$1.74
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Spinnaker Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.54
Creekwood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.08
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 324431 27th Ave S2BR,1BA$1.86
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Chelsea By the Bay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
The Village of NewportThe Glen1BR,1BA$2.41
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, apartment communities for the kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Zenith Neighborhood in Des Moines, WA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Zenith Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Zenith?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Zenith is under $1,690.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zenith?

The cheapest apartment in Zenith is Waterview Crossing Apartments which is listed at $1,239, while the average apartment in Zenith costs $2,451.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Zenith?

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 40 regular apartments in Zenith 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 Zenith?

Cheap apartments in Zenith have an average cost of $1,005 which is $1,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zenith.

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