House for rent

Pet friendly

5+ Days Ago

1231 56th St
1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

Monthly rent	$1,300
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	864

Monthly rent	$1,300
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	864

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Ceiling fan
Dishwasher
Stainless steel appliances
Large windows
Washer/dryer hookups
Built-in shelving

Location

1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA|Merle Hay

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Contact

Renters Warehouse Iowa

(515) 220-2889

Property Overview

Located in Des Moines, IA, the home features large windows, built-in shelving, ceiling fan, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and convenient washer/dryer hookups. A nearby top-rated elementary school and a robust photo set of 16 images help prospective renters quickly understand the setting and condition. Outdoor spaces, nearby pet supply stores and grooming, plus a defined pet deposit structure make it particularly attractive for pet-friendly living.

Things you’ll love

Elementary school nearby
Dishwasher
Images Available

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

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

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

About 1231 56th St

Home

Houses in Des Moines

1231 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA

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

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 May 16 2026.

Merle Hay

Des Moines

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
Month	Median Rent
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
April 2026	$1,076
May 2026	$1,091

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Merle Hay
Month	Median Rent
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
April 2026	$936
May 2026	$1,002