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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Des Moines, WA

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  • a living room with a couch and tables and chairs
    Today

    1610 W James Place, Kent, WA 98032
    STUDIO $1,344+
    1 BED $1,547+
    2 BEDS $1,851+
  • a living room with a brown couch and a sliding glass door
    33
    Today

    4821 Kent Des Moines Rd, Kent, WA 98032
    STUDIO $1,356+
    1 BED $1,379+
    2 BEDS $1,732+
  • A living room with a grey patterned armchair, a blue ottoman, a wooden bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.
    26
    Today

    625 West Meeker Street, Kent, WA 98032
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,359
    2 BEDS $1,653

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  • a living room with a fireplace and a table with chairs
    69
    Today

    24620 Russell Road, Kent, WA 98032
    STUDIO $1,390+
    1 BED $1,420+
    2 BEDS $1,720+
  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
    Today

    102 Madison Ave, Kent, WA 98032
    STUDIO $1,395+
    1 BED $1,700+
    2 BEDS $1,945+
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  • a bedroom with a large bed and a closet
    12
    Today

    309 5Th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
    1 BED $1,399+

Apartments Under $1,500

  • A living room with a brown leather couch and a grey couch.
    5
    Today

    121 S 174Th Street, Seattle, WA 98148
    1 BED $1,400
    2 BEDS $1,900
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden floor.
    Today

    28606 Pacific Highway, Federal Way, WA 98003
    1 BED $1,450
    2 BEDS $1,525
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  • a building with a car parked in front of it
    23
    Today

    29404 Pacific Hwy S., FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003-4151
    STUDIO $1,450
    1 BED $1,520
    2 BEDS $1,820

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  • the living room and dining room of an apartment with white walls and carpet
    13
    Today

    3200 S 176Th St, Seatac, WA 98188
    1 BED $1,475+
    2 BEDS $1,725
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table and a fireplace
    56
    Today

    4724 S 272Nd Street, Kent, WA 98032
    1 BED $1,619+
    2 BEDS $1,494+
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Apartments Under $1,600

  • a dining room table and living room with a fireplace
    80
    Today

    22804 90Th Way South, Kent, WA 98031
    1 BED $1,500+
    2 BEDS $1,900+
    3 BEDS $2,400+
  • a rendering of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    17
    Today

    1823 Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,545
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the kitchen is open to the living room with a stove and a sink
    105
    Today

    19800 International Blvd. A101, Seatac, WA 98188
    1 BED $1,545+
    2 BEDS $1,895+

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  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
    23
    Today

    455 S 156Th St, Burien, WA 98148
    1 BED $1,595+
    2 BEDS $1,895+

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a living room with a couch and a table
    135
    5 days ago

    3900 Veterans Drive, Kent, WA 98032
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,600
    2 BEDS $1,893
    3 BEDS $2,165
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a fireplace
    47
    Today

    31701 PETE VON REICHBAUER WAY S., FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,608
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,055
  • A living room with a grey couch, a table with a laptop, and a window with white blinds.
    Today

    15800 South 4Th Avenue, Burien, WA 98148
    1 BED $1,650
    2 BEDS $1,935

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  • a rendering of a living room with couches and a fireplace
    108
    Today

    21800 Pacific Highway S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,663
    3 BEDS $2,280
  • A living room with a couch and a television.
    49
    Today

    3231 S 204Th Street, Seatac, WA 98198
    1 BED $1,696
    2 BEDS $1,825+
    3 BEDS $2,372
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and appliances and a washer and dryer in it
    83
    Today

    23407 16Th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
    1 BED $1,725
    2 BEDS $1,795
  • a living room with a couch and a fireplace
    51
    Today

    15421 Des Moines Memorial Dr, Burien, WA 98148
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,050+
    3 BEDS $2,610+
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
    67
    Today

    31655 Military Road S, Auburn, WA 98001
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $2,200

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Getting around in Des Moines, WA

24 /100
Car-Dependent
49 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 24, Bike Score®: 49

Frequently asked questions

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

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,663 and $2,280.

How many cheap rentals are available in Des Moines, WA on RentCafe?

There are 12 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Des Moines, WA were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Des Moines, WA?

The average Des Moines, WA cheap apartment size is 593 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, WA?

Cheap apartments in Des Moines, WA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Des Moines, WA?

A cheap apartment in Des Moines, WA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Des Moines, WA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Des Moines, WA has never been easier. We feature 230 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Des Moines, WA average. What is a cheap rent in Des Moines, WA? The average apartment rent in Des Moines is $1,804 per month so any rental south of $1,443 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Des Moines, WA rents go as low as $899/mo.

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