Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherman Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (18 Rentals)

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Harrington Studios
Studio Apartments

Harrington Studios

677 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Concord Apartments
Studio Apartments

Concord Apartments

732 18th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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Twin Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Manor

720 17th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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The Brady Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brady Apartments

650 16th StDes Moines, IA 50314
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702 20th St

Des MoinesIA50314
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Flats on Pleasant
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Flats on Pleasant

1913-1915 Pleasant StDes Moines, IA 50314

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Cheapest Available Sherman Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sherman Hill area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $650. Pleasant Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Sherman Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$650
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$750
Woodland Avenue Brickstone1x1 6301BR,1BA$775
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherman Hill, IA

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sherman Hill 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 Sherman Hill apartment is the 2x1 850 Model at Woodland Avenue Brickstone starting at $1,100 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Southwest Des Moines neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sherman Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
Woodland Avenue Brickstone2x1 8502BR,1BA$1.19
713 20th St, Unit 1915-2713 20th St2BR,1BA$1.01
High Street BrickstoneOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Stockbridge Apartments1x1 670-7001BR,1BA$0.93
722 18th St1x11BR,1BA$1.21
718 18th St1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
High Street LoftsEast Building - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
The Brady Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.55
Pleasant CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$1.81

Getting Around the Sherman Hill Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sherman Hill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sherman Hill?

The cheapest apartment in Sherman Hill is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Sherman Hill costs $1,297.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sherman Hill?

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 2 regular apartments in Sherman Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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