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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

2100 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA|Merle Hay

Property Overview

Located 2 miles from the nearest grocery store, this property offers convenient access to essential amenities. With 29 photographs available, potential renters can easily visualize the space and its features. Additionally, it promotes pet friendliness with outdoor areas, no breed restrictions, and several nearby pet services, including a dog park within a mile.

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

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Great for

  • Pet owners

Available rentals nearby

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Drake • 2530 University Ave

2 Beds

$1,295–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Des Moines • 405 6th Ave

2 Beds

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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6500 University Ave

2 Beds

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Des Moines • 604 Locust St

2 Beds

$1,685–$1,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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Southwestern Hills • 4400 Park Ave

2 Beds

$1,220–$1,460

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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8301 Colby Pkwy

2 Beds

$1,308–$1,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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North of Grand • 3404 Ingersoll Ave #310

2 Beds

$1,558

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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225 Prairie View Dr

2 Beds

$1,361–$1,715

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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Drake • 2530 University Ave

2 Beds

$1,295–$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Des Moines • 405 6th Ave

2 Beds

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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6500 University Ave

2 Beds

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Des Moines • 604 Locust St

2 Beds

$1,685–$1,775

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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Southwestern Hills • 4400 Park Ave

2 Beds

$1,220–$1,460

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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8301 Colby Pkwy

2 Beds

$1,308–$1,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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North of Grand • 3404 Ingersoll Ave #310

2 Beds

$1,558

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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225 Prairie View Dr

2 Beds

$1,361–$1,715

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

Rent trends in Merle Hay

2-bedroom apartments at 2100 61st St cost about 37% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Des Moines
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,188
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$1,077
September 2026$1,043
October 2026$1,049
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Merle Hay
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$957
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$930
September 2026$949
October 2026$1,067

Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 2100 61st St, Des Moines, IA.
1 year ago$1,350

Schools near 2100 61st St

Hillis Elementary School

2401 56th st

des moines, IA, 50310

K-5Public
C

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

Ruby Van Meter

710 28th st

des moines, IA, 50312

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Merle Hay | Des Moines, IA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Des Moines near 2100 61st St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2100 61st St, Des Moines

Groceries

4/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 2100 61st St

Bosna Grocery
3009 Merle Hay Rd
Beaverdale Farmer's Market, Inc
4801 Franklin Ave
5 Star Asian Market
3414 Merle Hay Rd
Hy-Vee
7101 University Ave
ALDI
7100 University Ave

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