Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (25 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Sheridan Gardens area of Des Moines.

Grand Homes (55+ Community)

Prairie Woods Apartments

611 Hickory Hill Ln

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Peterson Place Apartments

Riverwood

Golfview Condos

The Cottages of Pleasant Hill
Sheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sheridan Gardens?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Sheridan Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $725 | $2,880 |
Sheridan Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,151 | $825 | $3,021 |
Sheridan Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $975 | $3,636 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Cheapest Available Sheridan Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sheridan Gardens area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Capitol Heights priced from $725. Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $747. Here are the most affordable Sheridan Gardens apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Cypress 2 (Maple Leaf) | Elevated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $747 |
Cypress 1 (East Ridge) | Elevated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $797 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sheridan Gardens, IA
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sheridan Gardens area is the $0.99 price per square foot 772 BUILDING Model at Peterson Place Apartments in the in the Estey Heights neighborhood starting from $895. The second greatest value Sheridan Gardens apartment is the One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sheridan Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Peterson Place Apartments | 772 BUILDING | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Grand Homes (55+ Community) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
The Emory - Altoona | 1 Bedroom Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Riverwood | RW 1 Bdrm | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Canterbury Park | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Parkside East | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Broadway Heights | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Prairie Woods Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Golfview Condos | 1 Bedroom Standard | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Capitol Heights | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSheridan Gardens, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #44
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Sheridan Gardens Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
36 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
33 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sheridan Gardens Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sheridan Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Sheridan Gardens is Capitol Heights which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in Sheridan Gardens costs $1,295.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sheridan Gardens?
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 36 regular apartments in Sheridan Gardens 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 Sheridan Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Sheridan Gardens have an average cost of $514 which is $781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sheridan Gardens.
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