
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $684 (52 Rentals)


Legacy Meadows

Northtown Apartments

1312 22nd St

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 10

Beaverdale Housing LLC

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1809 Arlington Ave, Unit 3

2300 Beaver Ave
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New Haven Apartments

Franklin Court Apartments

Four Seasons Apartments

3519 University Ave

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713 20th St, Unit 1919-2

The Concord Building

Old Main & Drake Apartments

Pleasant Court

901 41st St

The Townhall Food Hall and Apartments
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University Place Lofts

1914 10th St

High Street Brickstone

2413 24th St

University West

Drake Collection

Kingman Apartments

Clover Creek

Allterra Property Solutions
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JK Sully 1075

Garden Court Apartments

1069 33rd St

Laurel Village Apartments

University Terrace Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

1414 30th St

Kingman Gardens

University Park Apartments
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Kingman Blvd Apartments

Drake Terrace

Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

Sixth Avenue Flats

Drake Court

713 20th St

Douglas Woods

1718 22nd St
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Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Hickman?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hickman Studio Apartments | $882 | $480 | $1,976 |
| Martin Hickman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $480 | $2,878 |
Martin Hickman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,256 | $684 | $2,450 |
| Martin Hickman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,844 | $1,100 | $2,673 |
| Martin Hickman 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $965 | $1,340 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Hickman, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #22
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Hickman Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Hickman?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Hickman is under $695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Hickman?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Hickman is The Village at Westchester which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Martin Hickman costs $1,792.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Hickman?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Martin Hickman that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Martin Hickman?
Cheap apartments in Martin Hickman have an average cost of $576 which is $1,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Hickman.
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