Cheap Homes for Rent in Martin Hickman Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $900 (10 Rentals)

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Martin Hickman, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Martin Hickman Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Hickman area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Highland Park Apartments (DSM) priced from $575. Village Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $600. Here are the most affordable Martin Hickman apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland Park Apartments (DSM)StudioStudio,1BA$575
Village GreenStudioStudio,1BA$600
Ingersoll Park Studios0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Hickman, IA

As of April 17, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The ElmhurstModel A2BR,2BA$1.00
2813 Cottage Grove Ave2 bed2BR,1BA$0.82
1201 34th St1201 34th St2BR,1BA$1.16
Ingersoll TowersRiley2BR,2BA$0.93
High Street BrickstoneTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.02
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$0.96
MLK Brickstone ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.07
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Hickman

What type of rentals are currently available in Martin Hickman?

There are currently 472 Apartments for Rent in Martin Hickman, IA with pricing that ranges from $565 to $3,690. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Martin Hickman ranging from $900 to $2,895.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Martin Hickman?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Martin Hickman ranges from $900 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,709.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Martin Hickman?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Martin Hickman range from $1,100 to $3,172, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,069 to $2,895. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $965.

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