Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $400 (118 Rentals)

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The Drake
$695 - $960
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$630 - $895
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$65
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$695 - $960
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Drake

1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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City Square Lofts
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$755 - $1,819
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$722 - $1,786
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$33
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$755 - $1,819
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

City Square Lofts

240 E Walnut StDes Moines, IA 50309
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Legacy Meadows
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$760 - $940
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$745 - $925
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$15
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$760 - $940
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Legacy Meadows

4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Des Moines Building
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$780 - $1,324
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$775 - $1,319
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$5
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$780 - $1,324
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The Des Moines Building

405 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50309
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New Haven Apartments
$800 - $1,295
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$731 - $1,226
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$69
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$800 - $1,295
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

New Haven Apartments

2501 24th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818
$850
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$850
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$850
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1818 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Canary Lofts
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$890 - $1,700
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$885 - $1,695
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$5
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$890 - $1,700
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Canary Lofts

2530 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Velocity
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$899 - $2,897
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$804 - $2,802
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$95
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$899 - $2,897
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Velocity

225 E Center StDes Moines, IA 50309
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University Village
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$900 - $975
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$815 - $890
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$85
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$900 - $975
1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

University Village

2225 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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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 Northtown Apartments priced from $595. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $597. Here are the most affordable Martin Hickman apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northtown ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$595
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Standard 1 Bed1BR,1BA$597
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
The AcaciaStudio - ClassicStudio,1BA$647
Douglas Oaks0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Ingersoll Park Studio Apartments 3607StudioStudio,1BA$675
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Hickman, IA

As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Hickman area is the $1.00 price per square foot Model A Model at The Elmhurst in the in the Downtown Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Martin Hickman apartment is the Riley Model at Ingersoll Towers starting at $869 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines 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.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.81
560 29th St560 29th St2BR,1BA$1.03
1215 23rd St, Unit 1215 23RD apt #31215 23rd St2BR,1BA$0.80
Clover Creek2/1.5 - Classic2BR,1.5BA$0.94
1604 16th St, Unit Apt 21604 16th St2BR,1BA$0.92
Skyloft Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments ~ Rent SpecialLegacy 2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.06
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)Deluxe 1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.95

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Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA

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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!

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 Highland Park Apartments (DSM) which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Martin Hickman costs $1,351.

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 40 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 $186 which is $1,165 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Hickman.

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