Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $900 (22 Rentals)

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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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Harbor Gate Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Gate Apartments

2465 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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South Des Moines, Kent, WA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Des Moines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Des Moines 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 South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$999
Chelsea By the BayStudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Silverwood Park201 ST BStudio,1BA$1,375
The Village at NewportThe Collage1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $1.68 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay in the in the Central Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $2,089 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Des Moines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.68
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.87
Pointe by Vintage2 Bed 1 Bath C2BR,1BA$1.73
THE BLVD2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
ReNew Water's EdgeBarberry2BR,1BA$2.23
MARINA CLUB2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.15
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Heights by Vintage2x12BR,1BA$2.09
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21
Avana Star LakeA21BR,1BA$2.20

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Des Moines, Kent, WA

Ranked #9

Among cities in Washington for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Des Moines Neighborhood in Kent, WA

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

21 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Des Moines Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Des Moines?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Des Moines is under $1,525.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Des Moines?

The cheapest apartment in South Des Moines is Heights by Vintage which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in South Des Moines costs $2,520.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Des Moines?

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 32 regular apartments in South Des Moines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in South Des Moines?

Cheap apartments in South Des Moines have an average cost of $721 which is $1,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Des Moines.

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