Des Moines Apartments for Rent

Do you prefer bass guitar or bass fishing? Whether you’re into musical hooks or fishing hooks, you’ll find something fun to enjoy in Des Moines, Washington. This coastal city in King County, Washington not only offers great recreational activities, but excellent schools, restaurants, community events, and more. Rent an apartment in Des Moines and you’ll have the opportunity to pursue your interests while living in a safe, friendly community. Get here while the fish are biting and the music’s playing. Want to find out more about the Des Moines Arts Commission? Check out our LocalTalk for local tips and information about Des Moines. Looking for a great apartment rental in Woodmont West? Talk to our local experts by using the ""Ask a Question"" feature and learn more about what it’s like to live in what the Des Moines City Council refers to as “an inviting, livable, safe waterfront community embracing change for the future while preserving our past.”

If you need a roommate or just want someone to go enjoy seafood with at Anthony's HomePort, look for a two bedroom rental. Check out our rental and census data tables as well as our other fact sheets for more info about affordability and options for your future new digs. Start looking for an apartment in this wonderful Washington city checking out some of the rentals listed below.

A Smart Investment

Next time your friends try to convince you to finance development for a new city, take it into careful consideration, as you just may be helping to develop a great city like Des Moines, Washington. In 1887 F.A. Blasher convinced his friends in Des Moines, Iowa to help finance development of a city in Washington (hence the name Des Moines, Washington.) Blasher was a smart friend indeed, as Des Moines would go on to become one of the most pleasant cities in the Northwest. Rent one of Des Moines’ great apartments and find out what its 29,673 residents already know: that Des Moines is a city to be reckoned with. With beautiful scenery, a vibrant community, and multiple recreational opportunities, you’ll be thanking Blasher and those Des Moines, Iowa residents every day for helping to develop this fine Washington city. Located 20 minutes from downtown Seattle, you’ll have access to big city perks on top of Des Moines’ small city charm. Be like Blasher’s buds and invest in Des Moines, Iowa. It’s a bull market. Parks and Recreation If you’re going to make a smart investment by renting one of Des Moines' apartments, why not buy stock in your health and take part in a recreational activity while you’re here? With 155 acres of city parks, 66 acres of developed parks, and 2.1 miles of public trails, Des Moines is a great city to get fit and have some fun in. Saltwater State Park is a park like no other. If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll feel right at home here. Swim, dive, hike, camp, and more at this breathtaking park. The city’s smaller parks are nothing to sneeze at. Got a hot jump shot? Visit Parkside Park for a game of basketball. Want to play nine innings with your new Des Moines friends? Head over to the 5.2 acre Field House Park for a game of baseball. Let your kids play at Westwood Park or bring Fido down to the off-leash dog area at Grandview Park. Show off your cannonball at Mount Rainier Swimming Pool. If you’re looking for more structured activity, why not take a belly dancing class or join the adult kickball league sponsored by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department? Whether you’re an all-star sports champion or a sit in the park and read Hemingway sort of person, you’ll enjoy living in Des Moines and taking advantage of its parks and recreational programs. Bring your copy of “The Old Man and the Sea” and your running shoes and start living the good life. Concerts, Cookies and Community If you’re looking to meet friends to help finance development of, say, Des Moines, Alaska, you’ll have plenty of opportunities thanks to the Des Moines’ year-round community events. Love a parade? Don’t miss the Waterland Parade held annually in July. Watch bands, dancers, floats and more make their way through the city’s downtown district. Speaking of floating, don’t miss the Argosy Christmas Ship event at Des Moines Beach Park, where you can sing holiday songs and enjoy cocoa and cookies with your newfound neighbors. Other community events include the SoundWaves Concert Series and Des Moines Sports Night. You’ll have fun all year round in Des Moines. Start rehearsing those holiday songs now.