Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zenith 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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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood

25919 25th Ln SKent, 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 Heights by Vintage priced from $1,199. THE BLVD has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,199
THE BLVDStudioStudio,1BA$1,285
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $1.75 price per square foot Redondo Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $2,280. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,973 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the North Central 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.
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsRedondo3BR,2BA$1.75
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.76
Spinnaker Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.32
Bayview Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.34
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.08
Riverstone ApartmentsA1m - 1x1 middle floor1BR,1BA$2.28
MARINA CLUB1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.57
The Village at NewportThe Collage1BR,1BA$2.50
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.20

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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.

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 $1,635.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zenith?

The cheapest apartment in Zenith is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $1,199, while the average apartment in Zenith costs $2,384.

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 21 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 $983 which is $1,401 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Zenith.

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