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2101 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Not allowed
Cat Policy
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No pets allowed.
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About 2101 52nd St
Located right between Hickman Rd and Franklin Ave near the Franklin Ave Library, this 2 bedroom 1 bathroom duplex has new LVP hardwood flooring and new paint throughout. The home has a large living room with big windows that let in great natural light, and included with the home is a wall mounted TV. The kitchen has room for a small table and includes a fridge, stove, microwave, and plenty of cabinet space. Down the hall you'll find both bedrooms, one of which can easily fit a king sized bed plus dressers, and the full bathroom that has an updated shower and toilet. There is an unfinished basement that has plenty of room for storage, a work bench, and a washer and dryer included(not maintained). Central AC/Heat. A two stall attached garage is included that is connected by an enclosed porch area. Pets up to 25lbs negotiable with a $250 pet fee and $50/month pet rent. Tenant pays all utilities. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit is $1100, and if approved there is a one time administrative fee of $125. Location: 2101 52nd St, Des Moines, IA.
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 2101 52nd St compares to other nearby properties.
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Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50310 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
2-bedroom apartments at 2101 52nd St cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,200 |
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| 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 | $1,030 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $900 |
| December 2023 | $988 |
| January 2024 | $1,035 |
| February 2024 | $950 |
| March 2024 | $945 |
| 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 | $999 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $1,100 |
Schools near 2101 52nd St
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th st
des moines, IA, 50310
K-5Public
C
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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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 2101 52nd St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
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 2101 52nd 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
5/10
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
3/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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