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Shellmont Apartments
22514 6th Ave S,
Des Moines,
WA
98198
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About Shellmont Apartments
Find your new home at Shellmont Apartments in Des Moines, WA. This community is located in the Des Moines Beach area of Des Moines. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding your dream apartment. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Shellmont Apartments is an apartment community located in King County and the 98198 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Highline School District attendance zone.
22514 6th Ave S,
Des Moines,
WA
98198
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.
Learn more about living in Des Moines Beach
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Des Moines Beach | Des Moines, WA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $769 | $1,222 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,409 | $1,506 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,401 | $1,740 |
| 3 Bedrooms | - | $2,029 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 12.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 13.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 27 min | 13.1 mi |
Shellmont Apartments is within 6 minutes or 1.8 miles from Highline Community College. It is also near South Seattle Comm. Coll. and Renton Technical College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
537 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
520 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
651 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,873 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
137 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
277 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Des Moines include Rainier Beach, located 11.2 miles from Shellmont Apartments. Shellmont Apartments is near Seattle-Tacoma International, located 5.9 miles or 15 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 23 min | 12.3 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 26 min | 14.9 mi |
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Drive: | 26 min | 18.0 mi |
| Drive: | 32 min | 22.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 35 min | 25.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 51 min | 34.9 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
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Seattle-Tacoma International
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Drive: | 15 min | 5.9 mi |
Walkability Near Shellmont Apartments
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
68
/ 100
Traffic
ActiveAirport
BusyBusinesses
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Shellmont Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Shellmont Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Saltwater State Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.4 mi |
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Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.8 mi |
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Eagle Landing Park
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Drive: | 16 min | 7.2 mi |
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Seahurst Park
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Drive: | 17 min | 7.5 mi |
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Dash Point State Park
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Drive: | 23 min | 10.4 mi |
Shellmont Apartments has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Saltwater State Park, Eagle Landing Park, and Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 8.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.2 mi |
Shellmont Apartments has 3 hospitals within 10.2 miles, the nearest is Highline Medical Center which is 5.4 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 44 min | 22.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 69 min | 49.8 mi |
Shellmont Apartments is 22.0 miles from Fort Lawton Military Reserve, and is convenient to other military bases, including Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
22514 6th Ave S
Des Moines, WA 98198