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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- No smoking
- Washer/drier hook-ups
- Lawn care/snow removal
Location
1229 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Located near a top-rated elementary school and equipped with essential amenities like washer/dryer hook-ups along with lawn care and snow removal services, this property provides convenient living. Its pet-friendly environment is enhanced by the proximity to multiple pet supply stores and outdoor spaces. Additionally, with 15 photos available, prospective renters can easily envision their experience in this space.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1229 Merle Hay Rd, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Services
| Concierge Service | Package Service |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1229 Merle Hay Rd
1229 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa Available for immediate move-in!!! Welcome home to this charming 2 Bedroom 1 bath home in Merle Hay Area. Located just minutes from Merle Hay Mall, shops, restaurants and quick access to I-235. Beautiful new LVP flooring throughout the main level. Basement area is great for additional storage and has washer/drier hook-ups. Partially fenced back yard gives you a private feel. Pets considered with additional fees. (all pets are pre-screened prior to approval) Tenant pays all utilities. Lawn Care/Snow Removal: Tenant’s responsibility No Smoking Washer/Dryer hook-ups available. All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service, making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class, resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. Application Process: Background and soft credit check required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit pends on Credit score, and if approved, there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Deposit pends on background and credit. Contact Renters Warehouse with additional questions. Licensed in the State of Iowa
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
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- 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 42% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,166 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| 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 | $1,045 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $937 |
| April 2024 | $1,024 |
| May 2024 | $1,175 |
| June 2024 | $1,155 |
| 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 | $898 |
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Can I afford to live at 1229 Merle Hay Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$51,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $51,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,275.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 3 months ago | $1,300 |
| 3 years ago | $1,100 |
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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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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