Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (11 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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Cottonwood
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 $999. Chelsea By the Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Sea Fox1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350
Silverwood Park201 ST BStudio,1BA$1,375
Viewpoint0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $1.84 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the Seabrook II Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,984 with a $1.82 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$1.84
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsSeabrook II2BR,2BA$1.82
Bayview Meadows Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.34
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$2.09
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Spinnaker Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.29
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
21632 30th Ave S, Unit B21632 30th Ave S2BR,1BA$2.37
Majestic BayOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.52

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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 $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zenith?

The cheapest apartment in Zenith is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Zenith costs $3,500.

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 19 regular apartments in Zenith that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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