Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (41 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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Regatta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regatta Apartments

1145 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Harbor Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gate Apartments

2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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The Bentley
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Bentley

609 S 222nd StDes Moines, WA 98198
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Villa Des Moines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Des Moines

750 S 216th StDes Moines, WA 98198
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21640 30th Ave S
2 Bedroom Apartments

21640 30th Ave S

21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Emerald Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Court

21600 24th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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El Mirador Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

El Mirador Apartments

22022 6th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198
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Alexan Gateway
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$1,823 - $3,295
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Alexan Gateway

23000 Military Rd SKent, WA 98032
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Skyview 3322
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$2,021 - $2,221
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Skyview 3322

3322 So 222nd PlKent, WA 98032
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Cottonwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cottonwood

25919 25th Ln SKent, WA 98032
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 $1,340. 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$1,340
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,392
Pointe by Vintage Apartmentspte11a1BR,1BA$1,399
Sea Fox1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,400
THE BLVD1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,415
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,476
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $1.80 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $2,021. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the Parkside Model at Waterview Crossing Apartments starting at $1,663 with a $2.00 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$1.80
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$2.00
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.11
THE BLVD1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.18
MARINA CLUB1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.57
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.39
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1.84
Pointe by Vintage Apartmentspte11a1BR,1BA$2.61

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 $1,525.

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 $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 16 regular apartments in Zenith that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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