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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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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 $1,099. Silverwood Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,260. Here are the most affordable South Des Moines apartments for rent in Seattle, WA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$1,099
Silverwood Park201 ST TStudio,1BA$1,260
Avana Star LakeA21BR,1BA$1,296
THE BLVDStudioStudio,1BA$1,299
Crestview West ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath S2Studio,1BA$1,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Des Moines, WA

As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Des Moines area is the $2.34 price per square foot Dynasty Model at Ethos in the in the Laurelwood neighborhood starting from $2,863. The second greatest value South Des Moines apartment is the 2x2 Model at Skyview 3322 starting at $1,976 with a $1.76 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.
EthosDynasty3BR,2BA$2.34
Skyview 33222x22BR,2BA$1.76
ReNew on JamesCedar2BR,1BA$2.24
Astral Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bath B2BR,2BA$2.31
Avana Star LakeB12BR,1BA$2.39
Grandview ApartmentsAddison1BR,1BA$2.04
Creekwood Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.07
Swiss Gables1 Bed, 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$2.41
The Village at NewportThe Collage1BR,1BA$2.50
Heights by Vintage1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.02

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 $1,542.

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 $1,099, while the average apartment in South Des Moines costs $2,456.

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 $727 which is $1,729 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Des Moines.

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