
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (106 Rentals)
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Stockbridge Apartments

Ingersoll Park Studios

Sixth Avenue Flats

The Drake

Pleasant Court

3309 University Ave

1826 6th Ave

Beaverdale Housing LLC

The Village at Westchester

MLK Brickstone Apartments

1908 Arlington Ave

Civic Center Court Apartments

The Des Moines Building

1111 27th St

Old Main & Drake Apartments

High Street Brickstone

Legacy Apartments

Studios in historic neighborhood and buildng

Four Seasons Apartments

Grove at Hickman

Inglewood Apartments

Newens Dairy Lofts

Woodland Avenue Brickstone

Forest Avenue Village

Lofts on 34th

1614 Arlington Ave, Unit 4

1818 Pleasant St, Unit 1818

1048 19th St

City Square Lofts

Franklin Court Apartments

421 College Ave

720 17th St

Canary Lofts

Discover Modern Comfort at Welbeck Apartments

2813 Cottage Grove Ave

University Place Lofts

Rivers Run

Wilkins Bldg
Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Hickman?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Martin Hickman Studio Apartments | $967 | $550 | $1,762 |
Martin Hickman 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,103 | $565 | $2,376 |
Martin Hickman 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,275 | $660 | $2,807 |
Martin Hickman 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,054 | $965 | $3,465 |
Martin Hickman 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,022 | $965 | $1,080 |
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There are currently 106 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Martin Hickman Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Hickman area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stockbridge Apartments priced from $565. Highland Park Apartments (DSM) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $575. Here are the most affordable Martin Hickman apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $565 |
Highland Park Apartments (DSM) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $575 |
Village Green | Studio | Studio,1BA | $600 |
Ingersoll Park Studios | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $625 |
Concord Apartments | Studio 5 | Studio,1BA | $625 |
The Drake | B3 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
3309 University Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $700 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
Oakview Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $710 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Hickman, IA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Hickman 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 Martin Hickman apartment is the 2 bed Model at 2813 Cottage Grove Ave starting at $900 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Drake Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Hickman apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Elmhurst | Model A | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
2813 Cottage Grove Ave | 2 bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Ingersoll Towers | Riley | 2BR,2BA | $0.96 |
4711 Valdez Dr, Unit 4711 | 4711 Valdez Dr | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Griffin Building | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
High Street Brickstone | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
The Birch (Douglas Terrace) | Elevated 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
Stockbridge Apartments | 1x1 670-700 | 1BR,1BA | $0.81 |
Welcome to 2800 30th St. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
MLK Brickstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Hickman, Des Moines, IA
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Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Best Local Schools in Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA
North High School
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Getting Around the Martin Hickman Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Hickman Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Hickman?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Hickman is under $710.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Hickman?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Hickman is Stockbridge Apartments which is listed at $565, while the average apartment in Martin Hickman costs $1,905.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Hickman?
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 18 regular apartments in Martin Hickman 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 Martin Hickman?
Cheap apartments in Martin Hickman have an average cost of $1,022 which is $883 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Hickman.
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