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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Zenith?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Zenith Studio Apartments | $1,803 | $1,550 | $1,906 |
Zenith 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,095 | $3,961 |
Zenith 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,285 | $3,191 |
Zenith 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,576 | $1,777 | $3,280 |
Zenith 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,796 | $2,434 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Waterview Crossing Apartments | Parkside | 1BR,1BA | $1,239 |
Avana Star Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,304 |
Sea Fox Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Skyview 3322 | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Waterview Crossing Apartments | Seabrook II | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Majestic Bay | Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
Spinnaker Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
Creekwood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.08 |
24431 27th Ave S, Unit 3 | 24431 27th Ave S | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Grandview Apartments | Kirby | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Chelsea By the Bay | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
The Village of Newport | The Glen | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
Bay Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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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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