Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $500 (40 Rentals)

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Creekwood
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$1,733 - $1,872
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$1,733 - $1,872

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Creekwood

2222 S 234th StDes 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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Seaview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Apartments

22800 28th Ave SDes 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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2 Bedroom Apartments

21640 30th Ave S

21640 30th Ave SDes Moines, WA 98198

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Majestic Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Majestic Bay

2459 S 216th StDes 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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$1,837 - $3,219
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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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$2,181 - $2,361
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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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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 Studio unit found at Des Moines Station priced from $1,250. Viewpoint Apartment has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,325. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Viewpoint Apartment0x1 SmallStudio,1BA$1,325
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,375
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$1,499
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Whispering Brook ApartmentsBayview1BR,1BA$1,595
Marina Club1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,635
Majestic BayOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $2.00 price per square foot 1732 S 234th St Model at 1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house in the in the Woodmont neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines starting at $3,095 with a $2.55 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.
1732 S 234th St, Unit 3 Bd 1bath upstairs house1732 S 234th St3BR,1BA$2.00
Arbors of Des Moines3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.55
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.95
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.23
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$1.96
Pointe by Vintage1 Bed 1 Bath D1BR,1BA$2.34
CreekwoodA11BR,1BA$2.48
Spinnaker Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.58
The BLVD1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI18BR,1BA$2.08
Marina Club1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.57

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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Zenith?

The cheapest apartment in Zenith is The BLVD which is listed at $1,325, while the average apartment in Zenith costs $3,000.

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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