Cheap Homes for Rent in the Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $800 (7 Rentals)

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property at 918 S 258th Pl
$900

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Base Rent$900

Total Monthly Price$900
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

918 S 258th Pl

Des MoinesWA98198
property at 2609 S 272nd St
$1,495
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2609 S 272nd St

KentWA98032

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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. Silverwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Des Moines StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,315
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Zenith area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at Arbors of Des Moines in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Zenith apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Pointe by Vintage starting at $2,451 with a $2.07 price per square foot in the Woodmont 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.
Arbors of Des Moines3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.55
Pointe by Vintage3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$2.07
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.79
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.22
CreekwoodA11BR,1BA$2.48
Whispering Brook ApartmentsMarina2BR,1BA$2.58
Chelsea By the Bay1 Bed 1 Bath C Partial1BR,1BA$2.42
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.67
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio ,1BA$2.77
Des Moines StationStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78

Frequently Asked Questions about Zenith

What type of rentals are currently available in Zenith?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,199 to $3,256. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zenith ranging from $800 to $4,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Zenith?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Zenith ranges from $800 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,505.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Zenith?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Zenith range from $2,149 to $3,209, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,290 to $3,945. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,593.

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