Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Des Moines Neighborhood of Kent, WA from $1,000 (27 Rentals)

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The Hidden Harbor House
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The Hidden Harbor House

1625 S Kent Des Moines RdDes Moines, WA 98198
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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 Avana Star Lake priced from $1,224. Crestview West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,311. Here are the most affordable South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avana Star LakeA21BR,1BA$1,224
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,386
Timber Heights1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,495
Bayview Meadows1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,500
Silverwood Park201 1X1 T -LG1BR,1BA$1,500
ReNew Water's EdgeAlser1BR,1BA$1,510
Astral Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,540
Bay Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $1.63 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $1,830. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the Two Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom Model at Majestic Bay starting at $1,995 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Central Des Moines 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.
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.63
Majestic BayTwo Bedroom, One and a Half Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Waterview Crossing ApartmentsParkside1BR,1BA$1.91
Timber Heights2 Bedroom Standard Remodeled, Balcony No W/D2BR,1BA$2.12
Avana Star LakeB12BR,1BA$2.27
Grandview ApartmentsKirby1BR,1BA$2.03
Chelsea By the Bay2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.37
Swiss Gables Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$2.40
Silverwood Park201 1X1 T -LG1BR,1BA$2.11
Kently Pointe Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.98

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Des Moines, Kent, WA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Kent, WA 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 $1,590.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Des Moines is Avana Star Lake which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in South Des Moines costs $2,657.

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 43 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 $446 which is $2,211 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Des Moines.

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