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1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
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- Dishwasher
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 1231 56th St
This newly updated 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home is just filled with updates. Updates include: stainless steel appliances, kitchen cabinets, exterior and interior paint, new roof, carpet throughout entire main level and so much more! The master bedroom has an attached room that is perfect for a reading nook! Plenty of extra storage space in the walk-out basement. Welcome home to this charming ranch in the Waveland Park neighborhood! Address - 1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311 Application fee $40 per adult and Lease admin fee $125 waived for approved applicants No Assistance Programs Contact me with additional questions.
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
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
- 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 1231 56th St cost about 29% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Aug 1 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,192 |
| 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 | $1,085 |
| July 2026 | $1,091 |
| August 2026 | $1,080 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,233 |
| 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 | $1,007 |
| July 2026 | $980 |
| August 2026 | $905 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 7 years ago | $1,165 |
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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