Des Moines

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Des Moines, WA

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Enjoy stunning views of Puget Sound from your back yard in this SeaTac suburb

Coastal Scenic Waterfront Interstate College Affordable Parks Nature Boating

Just south of SeaTac Airport between I-5 and Puget Sound, Des Moines is a large suburban community just minutes from both Seattle and Tacoma. With an abundance of affordable apartments, condos, and houses in town, Des Moines is a great option for commuters who work in either of the neighboring cities, as well as for students, faculty, and staff at Highline College.

This section of the Puget Sound shoreline allows easy access for boaters, and several recreational marinas operate in the area. The landscape slopes sharply toward the water in many places, providing unbeatable scenic views from as far inland as the Interstate.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Des Moines, WA is $1,191 for a studio, $1,468 for one bedroom, $1,690 for two bedrooms, and $1,968 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,468/month
655 Sq Ft
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Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

3

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

48

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

North Hill-Primary School

Public

Grades PK-5

495 Students

8
out of 10

Woodmont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

439 Students

5
out of 10

Des Moines Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

520 Students

3
out of 10

Parkside Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

445 Students

3
out of 10

Midway Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

537 Students

2
out of 10

Woodmont Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

439 Students

5
out of 10

Pacific Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

651 Students

4
out of 10

Mount Rainier High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,873 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Saltwater State Park
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
  • Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
  • Eagle Landing Park
  • Dash Point State Park

Airports

  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.