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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Spacious interiors
  • Free parking
  • On-site laundry facilities
  • Open floor plan
  • Pet-friendly community

Location

1731 High St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA|Sherman Hill
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Management

Gateway Hill LLC

Leasing office

(515) 416-6873 ext. 2

Property Overview

Gateway Hill Apartments features spacious interiors and open floor plans, complemented by on-site laundry facilities and free parking. The property is situated in a pet-friendly community, with top-rated schools conveniently located nearby. Additionally, it ranks in the 100th percentile for value, making it a highly favorable choice in the area.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.8
Very Good
Gateway Hill Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath650 sqft$850 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Gateway Hill Apartments, conveniently located in Des Moines. Our spacious interiors provide the perfect setting for comfortable living. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry facilities. With easy access to downtown and nearby interstates/highways, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips. Experience the best of city living at Gateway Hill Apartments.

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Amenities for Gateway Hill Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Property details

Units17
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About Gateway Hill Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines Gateway Hill Apartments

Welcome to Gateway Hill Apartments, conveniently located in Des Moines. Our spacious interiors provide the perfect setting for comfortable living. Enjoy the convenience of 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry facilities. With easy access to downtown and nearby interstates/highways, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips. Experience the best of city living at Gateway Hill Apartments.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.8
/10
Very Good
Gateway Hill Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Gateway Hill Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Gateway Hill Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Sherman Hill. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Gateway Hill Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Gateway Hill Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Gateway Hill Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Gateway Hill Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 163 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 182 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Gateway Hill Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Sherman Hill

1-bedroom apartments at Gateway Hill Apartments cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Sherman Hill.

Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Sherman Hill
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$852
December 2023$844
January 2024$867
February 2024$802
March 2024$871
April 2024$897
May 2024$896
June 2024$906
July 2024$898
August 2024$849
September 2024$935
October 2024$937
November 2024$884
December 2024$898
January 2025$897
February 2025$895
March 2025$825
April 2025$783
May 2025$774
June 2025$773
July 2025$773
August 2025$767
September 2025$753
October 2025$750
November 2025$751
A table of studio rental data trends in Sherman Hill
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$750
March 2024$750
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$925
December 2024$907
January 2025$755
February 2025$775
March 2025$810
April 2025$759
June 2025$737
July 2025$707
August 2025$715
September 2025$697
October 2025$709
November 2025$750

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

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Schools near Gateway Hill Apartments

The Downtown School

1800 grand ave

des moines, IA, 50309

K-5Public
B

Woodlawn Early Childhood Center

4000 lower beaver rd

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

Mitchell Early Childhood Center

111 porter

des moines, IA, 50310

PKPublic

McKee Elementary School

2115 e 39th st

des moines, IA, 50317

PKPublic
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Neighborhood

Sherman Hill | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 1731 High St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1731 High St, Des Moines

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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Gateway Market
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Hy-Vee
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C Fresh Market
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