Last updated on June 15, 2026

Average rent in
Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Median rent

Median rent in Sherman Hill

$972/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sherman Hill is $972 per month as of June 2026. This is 50% below the national average rent, or $977 less per month.

$1.07

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sherman Hill

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sherman Hill rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Average rent prices in Sherman Hill have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Rent prices in Sherman Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sherman Hill is $950, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Sherman Hill run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$815

7%

16%

1 bedroom

$895

14%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,315

7%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,200

5%

-

4 bedroom

$1,300

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$815

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,315

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

8%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Sherman Hill and Beaverdale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sherman Hill

Median rent price$972
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,118
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA is 13% lower than the median rent in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.

Discover rentals in Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

1534 Woodland Ave #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sherman Hill apartment for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Sherman Hill, Des Moines, IA

Quick answers to common questions about the Sherman Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Sherman Hill?

The average rent in Sherman Hill is $972 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sherman Hill?

Average rent prices in Sherman Hill have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Sherman Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sherman Hill is 50% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $977 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sherman Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Sherman Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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