Cheap Homes for Rent in the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $600 (2 Rentals)

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Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheridan Gardens, IA

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sheridan Gardens area is the $1.14 price per square foot Two Bed One Bath Model at The Cottages of Pleasant Hill in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second greatest value Sheridan Gardens apartment is the 770 BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments starting at $995 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Douglas Acres 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.
The Cottages of Pleasant HillTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.14
Peterson Place Apartments770 BUILDING2BR,1BA$1.11
4434 Honey Bee Rdg, Unit Apartment4434 Honey Bee Rdg1BR,1BA$1.11
RiverwoodDrift (w/ fp)2BR,2BA$1.40
Prairie Woods ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
Hilltop Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.36
Canterbury ParkOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Parkside East1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.27
Park Winds1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #62

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheridan Gardens

What type of rentals are currently available in Sheridan Gardens?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Sheridan Gardens, IA with pricing that ranges from $795 to $1,700. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sheridan Gardens ranging from $655 to $1,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sheridan Gardens?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sheridan Gardens ranges from $655 to $1,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,356.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.