Des Moines Beach
Des Moines, WA
Des Moines Beach - Des Moines, WA
Area Guide
The Des Moines Beach neighborhood definitely lives up to its name, as many of the apartments and homes for rent reside within walking distance of the saltwater beachfront of Puget Sound. Des Moines Beach sits less than a mile from the city center with convenient access to the 516 Freeway, creating the perfect combination of waterfront living and the ease of a centralized location.
When it comes to outdoor recreation, there's always something to do in the Des Moines Beach community. Marine View Park is just minutes from the neighborhood and features hiking trails, bike paths, and a quiet beach, while the City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area provides several fishing spots where locals catch everything from salmon to shellfish.
Marine View Drive houses a wide variety of restaurants, many of which serve up some of the freshest seafood and tastiest appetizers around. Pay a visit to Wally's Chowderhouse Broiler for local seafood catches or some famous clam chowder, or stop by the Lighthouse Lounge for pub-style fish and chips or deep-fried plantains.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Des Moines Beach is $766 for a studio, $1,417 for one bedroom, and $1,384 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines Beach has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$766/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,417/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,030 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,384/month
Average Rent
Transportation
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
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.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saltwater State Park
- Eagle Landing Park
- Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
- Seahurst Park
- Dash Point State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2025.