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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Central location
- Walk in closet
- Huge garage, 672 square feet
Location
2316 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Located in a central area, this 672-square-foot home includes a walk-in closet and a huge garage, with strong value per square foot and 10 photos that offer a helpful preview. It also has nearby public transit and an elementary school, plus features that support work-from-home needs, pet friendliness, utilities included, high-speed internet, and a quieter setting.
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
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 2316 51st St, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Deck |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Other
| Gas Forced Air Furnace | Two Car Detached Garage |
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
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Cat Policy
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About 2316 51st St
Huge 672 square foot garage measuring 24' x 28' with two overhead doors. Large bedrooms, one 12x15 the other roughly 11x15. Bedrooms easily fit a king bed or two queen beds. MBR has walk in closet. Approximately 1,648 square feet total (excluding 216 square foot deck). 576 sf upper level, 536 sf mail level and 536 sf in the basement (no finish in basement). Central air cooling and gas forced air furnace. Appliances include fridge, built in microwave, range, dishwasher and your very own full size washer and dryer. Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room. Enjoy the outdoors with the huge 12x18 deck accessed from the sliding door off the kitchen. Privacy fence separates you from the adjacent unit. Large trees to the west block the late afternoon sun. Tenant responsible for all utilities and internet. Landlord provides lawn service and snow removal but tenant is responsible for scooping their own sidewalk from the driveway to the deck/porch and steps. No smoking or vaping inside or outside. Minimum 620 FICO, household gross income must be 3x rent. We check background and references. $30 application fee 18 and over. No pets. Cat may be considered with non-refundable $200 pet fee and $25 per month pet rent per cat, maximum two cats. Centrally located on the west side of Des Moines at the intersection of Hickman Ave and 51st Street. Nearby: Tower Park .1 mi Franklin Library .5 mi connects to Waveland Trail (3.2 mi) which connects to Inter Urban Trail and Grays Lake (7.3 mi total by trail) Ace Hardware .5 mi Starbucks .7 mi Flying Mango .7 mi Simons .8 mi Price Chopper 1.3 mi Fareway Meat Market 1.3 mi Downtown Beaverdale 1.4 mi Target 1.6 mi Merle Hay Mall 1.6 mi Drake University 2.1 mi Intersection I-235 and 63rd St 2.4 mi Intersection I-80 and Merle Hay 2.7 mi Downtown Des Moines 5.2 mi (12 min drive) Jordan Creek Town Center 9.6 mi (17 min drive) Des Moines Airport 11.3 mi (23 min drive)
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 2316 51st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 785 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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 2316 51st St cost about 76% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,200 |
| 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 | $1,077 |
| September 2026 | $1,049 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $950 |
| 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 | $930 |
| September 2026 | $944 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,650 |
Schools near 2316 51st 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
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
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Internet available near 2316 51st St
Getting around Des Moines near 2316 51st 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.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2316 51st St, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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