Whispering Brook
23407 16th Ave S,
Des Moines, WA 98198
$1,595 - $1,855 | 1-2 Beds
South Des Moines is a buzzing suburb in the city of Kent between Tacoma and Seattle. Charming single-family homes in an array of styles sit along busy residential streets just minutes from the east shore of the Puget Sound and Downtown Kent. The neighborhood attracts renters looking for beautiful beaches, a diverse community, and a small-town feel. Lake Fenwick Park sits in town, offering lush greenery around the lake, a disc golf course, and jogging trails along 141 acres. Along the water just outside of the neighborhood lies Saltwater State Park, featuring campsites, volleyball courts, and scenic views. Local restaurants, businesses, schools, and churches are spread throughout the community, but the remainder of South Des Moines is residential. Plentiful apartments are available for rent in this verdant oasis, ranging from mid-range to upscale.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in South Des Moines is $1,347 for a studio, $1,435 for one bedroom, $1,766 for two bedrooms, and $1,847 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Des Moines has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Studio
457 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,347/month
Average Rent
1 BR
639 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,435/month
Average Rent
2 BR
895 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,766/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,214 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,847/month
Average Rent
Somewhat Walkable
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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.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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† 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.