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1229 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Package service
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1229 Merle Hay Rd, Merle Hay
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 1229 Merle Hay Rd
A MUST SEE! Cute two bedroom one bath single family home in Merle Hay Area. Has a large living room, clean, spacious, painted basement and partial fenced in yard. Conveniently located near Merle Hay mall and amenities. One dog or cat accepted with additional $50 per month and $500 nonrefundable deposit. Available February 2020. *** Bonus amenity*** Every month a charge of $15 provides a quality filter conveniently sent to your door. This saves up to 15% on your utility bill, prevents costly HVAC repairs, and ensures a healthy home environment.
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 1229 Merle Hay Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Package service
- More secure storage for delivery
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50311 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
2-bedroom apartments at 1229 Merle Hay Rd cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| August 2024 | $1,193 |
| September 2024 | $1,196 |
| October 2024 | $1,191 |
| November 2024 | $1,187 |
| December 2024 | $1,195 |
| January 2025 | $1,192 |
| February 2025 | $1,170 |
| March 2025 | $1,124 |
| April 2025 | $1,098 |
| May 2025 | $1,127 |
| June 2025 | $1,072 |
| July 2025 | $1,012 |
| August 2025 | $1,041 |
| September 2025 | $1,041 |
| October 2025 | $1,039 |
| November 2025 | $1,024 |
| December 2025 | $1,042 |
| January 2026 | $1,022 |
| February 2026 | $1,033 |
| March 2026 | $1,048 |
| April 2026 | $1,076 |
| May 2026 | $1,092 |
| June 2026 | $1,086 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,155 |
| August 2024 | $1,209 |
| September 2024 | $1,087 |
| October 2024 | $931 |
| November 2024 | $959 |
| December 2024 | $931 |
| January 2025 | $925 |
| February 2025 | $964 |
| March 2025 | $938 |
| April 2025 | $952 |
| May 2025 | $994 |
| June 2025 | $1,081 |
| July 2025 | $1,189 |
| August 2025 | $1,128 |
| September 2025 | $1,053 |
| October 2025 | $1,037 |
| November 2025 | $1,004 |
| December 2025 | $962 |
| January 2026 | $900 |
| February 2026 | $899 |
| March 2026 | $899 |
| April 2026 | $936 |
| May 2026 | $1,007 |
| June 2026 | $1,011 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 6 years ago | $995 |
Schools near 1229 Merle Hay Rd
Windsor Elementary School
5912 university ave
des moines, IA, 50311
K-5Public
C+
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Internet available near 1229 Merle Hay Rd
Getting around Des Moines near 1229 Merle Hay Rd
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1229 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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