
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sherman Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Sherman Hill area of Des Moines.


The Winford Apartments

722 18th St

The Elmhurst

Pleasant Court

High Street Brickstone
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Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Stockbridge Apartments

1605 Center St

933 18th St

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The Albrecht Condominiums

685 19th St

707 18th St

818 18th St

669 17th St
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Flats on Pleasant

Harrington Studios

The Brady Apartments

Delester- 811 16th St.
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Castle

739 17th St
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sherman Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Hill Studio Apartments | $970 | $725 | $1,215 |
| Sherman Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $650 | $1,570 |
| Sherman Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $765 | $1,700 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sherman Hill Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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. The Brady Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Sherman Hill apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 1x1 630 | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| 722 18th St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| The Elmhurst | Model C | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| High Street Brickstone | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $885 |
| Ingersoll Square Lofts | Phase I A1 | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| High Street Lofts | East Building - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sherman Hill, IA
As of January 25, 2026 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Woodland Avenue Brickstone | 2x1 850 | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 713 20th St, Unit 1915-2 | 713 20th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| High Street Brickstone | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 722 18th St | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Ingersoll Square Lofts | 2A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| High Street Lofts | East Building - 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| The Brady Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.43 |
| Pleasant Court | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.81 |
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 $1,195.
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 3 regular apartments in Sherman Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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