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1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Dishwasher- Images Available
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1231 56th St, Merle Hay
Features
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Forced Air | Off Street |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Community
| Business Center | Cats OK |
| Dogs OK | Laundry Hookups |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Services
| Concierge Service | Package Service |
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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 1231 56th St
This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is located just off University Ave near Waveland Golf Course, just minutes to interstate access as well as many local restaurants, shops and businesses! Property features a large living room with ceiling fan and large windows. The kitchen has been updated with newer flooring, cabinets, countertops, and stainless steel appliances that includes a gas stove, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. The bedrooms are good sized, and one of the bedrooms has an extra room off it with built-in shelving. Updated bathroom. Off the kitchen is a side entrance leading to off street parking in the driveway. Unfinished walk-out basement with washer/dryer hookups. Central AC/heat. Fenced in backyard. Pets allowed up to 50lbs with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent. Tenant is responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. 12 month lease minimum. Renter Insurance required. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1300, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Location: 1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA. 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. For more information or to schedule a showing, please email ****
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 1231 56th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- 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
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 1231 56th St cost about 44% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,195 |
| 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 | $1,048 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,057 |
| 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 | $899 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,300 |
Schools near 1231 56th St
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
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 1231 56th St
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.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1231 56th St, Des Moines
Groceries
3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
2/10
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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