Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (105 Rentals)

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Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Martin Hickman Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Hickman area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Clover Creek priced from $593. The Flats on 21st has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here are the most affordable Martin Hickman apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Clover Creek0/1Studio,1BA$593
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$625
The Drake ApartmentsB31BR,1BA$640
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
The Grove at Hickman1x11BR,1BA$650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Hickman, IA

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Hickman area is the $0.94 price per square foot 2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished Model at 3612 Ingersoll Ave in the in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Martin Hickman apartment is the 2 BR/ 1 BA Model at 3614 6th Ave starting at $1,395 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Grandview College Area neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Hickman apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3612 Ingersoll Ave2 BR/ 1 BA Furnished2BR,1BA$0.94
3614 6th Ave2 BR/ 1 BA2BR,1BA$0.89
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
Ingersoll TowersAshworth2BR,1BA$1.03
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$1.00
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
The Village at WestchesterBuchanan2BR,1BA$0.97
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
The Flats on 21st1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #26

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Martin Hickman Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

34 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Hickman Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Martin Hickman?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Martin Hickman is at Clover Creek listed at $593.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Martin Hickman Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Martin Hickman Apartment is $595 at The Flats on 21st.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Martin Hickman Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Martin Hickman is starting from $730 at Clover Creek.

What is the most affordable Martin Hickman Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Martin Hickman Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village Green and starts from $1,100.

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