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Highlights

  • Prime location
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Off street parking
  • Limited underground parking
  • Google fiber internet
  • Laundry room in every building

Location

708 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50314, USA|Sherman Hill
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Management

Stanbrough Realty Company LLC

Leasing office

(515) 334-3345

Property Overview

Pleasant Court Apartments offers an exceptional living experience with a Zumper expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, highlighting its competitive pricing, outstanding amenities, and prime location—all rated 9 out of 10. With features such as fully equipped kitchens, off-street parking, and Google Fiber internet, the property is ideally situated for a dynamic lifestyle, offering easy access to local attractions, workspaces, and green spaces, while demonstrating a commitment to transparency and trustworthiness in its management.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Pleasant Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pleasant Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath300 sqft$695 /mo1 unit availableShermin Hill efficiency with heat, water, hot water, trash and sewer paid Only $695.00 per month. Laundry room in every building, off street parking with limited underground parking. First month free rent for qualified applicant.
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500+ sqft$799–$800 /mo9 units availableWelcome to our modern 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in the heart of Des Moines, IA. This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown, the interstate, and shopping centers. Stay connected with Google Fiber Internet available for all your online needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a prime location with all the essential amenities at your fingertips. Contact us today to schedule a tour of your new home!

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Amenities for Pleasant Court Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating
Hot WaterTrash

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Sewer

Neighborhood

Close To DowntownClose to Interstate
Nearby Shopping
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Pleasant Court Apartments

HomeApartments in Des Moines Pleasant Court Apartments

Welcome to our modern 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment located in the heart of Des Moines, IA. This apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, dishwasher, microwave, and refrigerator. Enjoy the convenience of being close to downtown, the interstate, and shopping centers. Stay connected with Google Fiber Internet available for all your online needs. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a prime location with all the essential amenities at your fingertips. Contact us today to schedule a tour of your new home!


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Pleasant Court Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Pleasant Court Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Pleasant Court Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Pleasant Court Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A 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.
Pleasant Court Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including close to downtown. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Pleasant Court Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Pleasant Court 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 Pleasant Court 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.

Pleasant Court Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 23 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • Public transit available nearby

Social life

  • 176 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 83 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • Area has 23 parks and recreation options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 4 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 5 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 Pleasant Court Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 50 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

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Rent trends in Sherman Hill

Studio apartments at Pleasant Court Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for studios in Sherman Hill.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 16% lower than 1-bedrooms in Sherman Hill.

Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Sherman Hill
Des Moines
A table of studio rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
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$750
December 2025$750
January 2026$755
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$727
December 2025$697
January 2026$695

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $695.
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Schools near Pleasant Court Apartments

Edmunds Elementary School

950 15th st

des moines, IA, 50314

K-5Public
C-

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 708 16th 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

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 708 16th St, Des Moines

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 708 16th St

Gateway Market
2002 Woodland Ave
Hilal Groceries
1163 25th St
Hy-Vee
420 Court Ave
C Fresh Market
801 University Ave
United Market
609 Forest Ave

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