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2720 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Amenities for 2720 51st St, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Fireplace | Tenant Pays Trash Removal |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| No Smoking Building |
Other
| Tenant Pays Water/Sewer |
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
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 2720 51st St
A lovely 3 bedroom, 1 bath ranch duplex located in Des Moines. 5 minute drive away from Merle Hay mall, and plenty of restaurants. The kitchen has beautiful countertops, with a dishwasher, refrigerator and oven/stove. White trim is throughout. 1 car garage for parking with a garage opener. Washer/dryer are Included. Small pets are welcome(50lb or less). Schedule your showing today! Pet deposit: $250 Monthly pet fee: $50 Deposit: 1195+ Application fee: $45 per applicant Tenant pays all utilities 12+ months 1 Car Garage Cats Central Air Dogs Over 20lbs Electric Door Opener Electric Dryer No Fireplace Oven Possible With Approval Stove Vinyl Washer
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 2720 51st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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
3-bedroom apartments at 2720 51st St cost about 29% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,525 |
| December 2023 | $1,517 |
| January 2024 | $1,536 |
| February 2024 | $1,453 |
| March 2024 | $1,544 |
| April 2024 | $1,557 |
| May 2024 | $1,573 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,585 |
| August 2024 | $1,568 |
| September 2024 | $1,485 |
| October 2024 | $1,473 |
| November 2024 | $1,424 |
| December 2024 | $1,452 |
| January 2025 | $1,457 |
| February 2025 | $1,423 |
| March 2025 | $1,402 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,350 |
| June 2025 | $1,390 |
| July 2025 | $1,437 |
| August 2025 | $1,472 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,395 |
| November 2025 | $1,337 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,400 |
| December 2023 | $1,568 |
| January 2024 | $1,600 |
| February 2024 | $1,725 |
| March 2024 | $1,748 |
| April 2024 | $1,922 |
| May 2024 | $1,863 |
| June 2024 | $1,889 |
| July 2024 | $1,600 |
| August 2024 | $1,600 |
| September 2024 | $1,625 |
| October 2024 | $1,600 |
| November 2024 | $1,600 |
| January 2025 | $1,600 |
| February 2025 | $1,673 |
| March 2025 | $1,609 |
| June 2025 | $1,699 |
| July 2025 | $1,695 |
| August 2025 | $1,698 |
| September 2025 | $1,695 |
| October 2025 | $1,695 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 4 years ago | $1,150 |
Schools near 2720 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
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 2720 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.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 2720 51st St, Des Moines
Groceries
6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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