Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (26 Rentals)

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Prairie Woods Apartments

4014 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview Manor

3700 E 31st StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Eastview
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eastview

3945 E 23rd StDes Moines, IA 50317
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Oak Creek Chateau
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Creek Chateau

595 N Pleasant Hill BlvdDes Moines, IA 50327
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Cypress II
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress II

4214 Hubbell AveDes Moines, IA 50317

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Hilltop l
3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop l

3720 E Douglas 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 Park Winds priced from $795. Grand Homes (55+ Community) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Sheridan Gardens apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Canterbury ParkTwo Bedroom-One and One Half Bath2BR,1BA$845
Peterson Place Apartments772 BUILDING2BR,1BA$895
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$905
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$925
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$925
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,000
RiverwoodPine1BR,1BA$1,058

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheridan Gardens, IA

As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheridan Gardens area is the $1.07 price per square foot Three Bedroom-Two Bath Model at Canterbury Park in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $1,160. The second greatest value Sheridan Gardens apartment is the Two Bed One Bath Model at The Cottages of Pleasant Hill starting at $1,095 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Estey Heights 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.
Canterbury ParkThree Bedroom-Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.07
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.23
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Golfview CondosVista1BR,1BA$1.50
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA

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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 Park Winds which is listed at $795, while the average apartment in Sheridan Gardens costs $1,160.

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 19 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 $269 which is $891 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheridan Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

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