Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (15 Rentals)

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Wedgewood Coop
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Coop

2555 Wedgewood RdDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
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Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sheridan Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheridan Gardens area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Prairie Woods Apartments priced from $750. Broadway Heights-Deactivated has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $759. Here are the most affordable Sheridan Gardens apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$750
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 40 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$759
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$875
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheridan Gardens, IA

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sheridan Gardens area is the $1.11 price per square foot NEW BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments in the in the Douglas Acres neighborhood starting from $995. The second greatest value Sheridan Gardens apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Parkside East starting at $900 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheridan Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Peterson Place ApartmentsNEW BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Parkside East2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Park Winds2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
RiverwoodTeak1BR,1BA$1.40
Broadway Heights-DeactivatedA1 - 60 - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.58
Prairie Woods ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #60

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

33 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheridan Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheridan Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Sheridan Gardens is Prairie Woods Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Sheridan Gardens costs $1,304.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheridan Gardens?

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 70 regular apartments in Sheridan Gardens 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 Sheridan Gardens?

Cheap apartments in Sheridan Gardens have an average cost of $763 which is $541 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheridan Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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