Area Guide
Des Moines Beach Des Moines, WA
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 September 2026, the average apartment rent in Des Moines Beach is $769 for a studio, $1,492 for one bedroom, and $1,444 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Des Moines Beach has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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500 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$769/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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704 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,492/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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994 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,444/month
Average Rent
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Des Moines Beach - Des Moines, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
Limited Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
Daily Essentials
Des Moines Beach - Des Moines, WA offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
Recreation
Des Moines Beach - Des Moines, WA provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Des Moines Beach - Des Moines, WA from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Saltwater State Park
- Eagle Landing Park
- Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
- Seahurst Park
- Dash Point State Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.