Cheap Homes for Rent in Zenith Neighborhood of Des Moines, WA from $700 (5 Rentals)

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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 The BLVD priced from $1,325. The Drexel Des Moines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here are the most affordable Zenith apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BLVD1 Bedroom 60 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$1,325
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,335
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA

As of June 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 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,269 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the North Central 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
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$2.03
Viewpoint Apartment2x2 Medium2BR,2BA$2.37
Riverstone ApartmentsB2u - 2x2 upper floor2BR,2BA$1.89
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.23
CreekwoodA11BR,1BA$2.48
The Drexel Des Moines1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.96
The BLVD1 Bedroom 80 Percent AMI1BR,1BA$2.08
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Bayview Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Zenith

What type of rentals are currently available in Zenith?

There are currently 153 Apartments for Rent in Zenith, WA with pricing that ranges from $1,180 to $3,095. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Zenith ranging from $700 to $5,700.

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 $700 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,568.

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