* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
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Restaurants
Groceries
Coffee
Banks
Shopping
Fitness
Points of Interest
Details
Lease Term Options
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Property Information
Built in 1980
98 units / 2 stories
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$35
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$300
Weight Limit
35 lbs
Pet Limit
1
Restrictions
1 pet max
Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Rent
$35
One Time Fee
$0
Pet Deposit
$300
Weight Limit
50 lbs
Pet Limit
1
Restrictions
1 pet max
Comments
Breed Restrictions
Parking
Other
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Apartment Features
Balcony
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
High Speed Internet Access
Patio
Smoke Free
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Community Features
24 Hour Access
Walk-Up
Waterfront
Area Scores
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35
Out of 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
45
Out of 100
Active
Soundscore™
69
Out of 100
Transit
Commuter Rail
Kent Station
11 min Drive
Commuter Rail
Tukwila Station
14 min Drive
Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International
16 min Drive
Moving to South Des Moines, Des Moines, WA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate Chelsea By the Bay Apartments proximity to Highline Village, Midway Lowe's Shopping Center, and Valiant Plaza. Highline Village is 1 mile away, and Midway Lowe's Shopping Center is within a 20 minute walk.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near Chelsea By the Bay Apartments are plentiful. Discover 1 park within 2.2 miles, including Saltwater State Park.
Airports
Living in South Des Moines provides easy access to Seattle-Tacoma International, located just 14 minutes from Chelsea By the Bay Apartments.
Property Details
Chelsea by the Bay is located minutes from the scenic Des Moines waterfront and Puget Sound. Enjoy our renovated swimming pool, play in our sports court, or take a stroll along the bay. Our community is conveniently located near I-5, Light Link Rail,... and minutes from waterfront fun and fine dining options.
Chelsea by the Bay is located minutes from the scenic Des Moines waterfront and Puget Sound. Enjoy our renovated swimming pool, play in our sports court, or take a stroll along the bay. Our community is conveniently located near I-5, Light Link Rail, and minutes from waterfront fun and fine dining options.
Chelsea By the Bay Apartments is located in Des Moines, WA in the 98198 zip code.
Contact
Property Address: 1823 S Kent Des Moines Rd, Des Moines, WA 98198
Sadly this place went from being excellent to just okay. Within the last year or so there have been three different property managers and the property has suffered because of it. New managment took over in April/May 2023 and things seemed okay initially but I've noticed more so than ever before the property manager is constantly out on break when you try to go to the office, left early for the day so the office is thus closed or just out.
Another issue is that for a complex of this size there... is only one trash bin and only one recycle bin. It's never been a major issue before but I've noticed over the past several months the company that picks up the trash is missing days so everything is piled up, not to mention many people are leaving items by the trash that should not be there such as mattresses, tv's, bed frames, etc and it just sits there for days or even weeks before it is eventually removed.
Review from Apartments.com
5/4/23
Surprise Charges and Poor Communication w/ Tenants
Rent here if you'd like surprise charges added onto your rent casually without you being informed at all about it until you confront them first, to which they respond with treating you like you are clueless about procedures that were supposed to be completed on community management's side. The leasing office staff seem to always be "on break" and when I do get to speak with someone, it's always a different person who's telling me a different story or redirecting me to someone who is not even the... property manager of this community. Maintenance has been wonderful in my ~2 years of being a resident here and always repaired things in a timely manner, but the leasing office is a mess. When you reach out, no one answers and I have a paper trail to prove that easily. My partner and I have already been approved for a higher quality community in a safer area, so I'm glad to say we'll be working on moving out soon.
It really is a shame because the move in process was smooth and we really loved living here once upon a time. Not sure where Michael went, but when he left this community started going downhill too and management in the leasing office was always changing after that. I'm also not sure what happened to the fence by the leasing office but it's been about a month that's been there. Come check it out when considering this place as your next place to live.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Chelsea By the Bay responded to this review
We are deeply sorry to hear that your experience in our community has not been positive. We take pride in providing a place that our residents love to call home, and we are committed to making things right. We would love to hear more about your... experience and find ways to improve it. Please reach out to us at residentsservices@conam.com, to discuss this further. Your feedback is important to us, and we hope to hear from you soon so that we can work towards a resolution together.
4/19/21
Verified Renter
This is the most highly rated apartment complex for a reason. I love living here. It's not and friendly, staff is great.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Chelsea By the Bay responded to this review
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
3/18/21
Verified Renter
I havent been here very long, but overall the neighborhood is quiet & everyone has been nice and welcoming.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Chelsea By the Bay responded to this review
We're so delighted to hear that you're enjoying living at Chelsea by the Bay! If there is anything we can do to improve your experience, please let us know by giving us a call at (206) 878-1480. We appreciate the time you took to write this review.... Have a fantastic day!
1/11/21
Verified Renter
I've lived here a little over a year now and I love it! Quiet community and management is always friendly.
Review from Apartments.com
1 Person Found This Helpful
Property Manager at Chelsea By the Bay responded to this review
It means a lot to us that you are recommending our community. Thank you for the wonderful review. We hope you keep enjoying Chelsea by the Bay for many years to come!
