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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood flooring
- 2 car garage
- Refrigerator, stove
Location
3516 61st St, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Situated in a vibrant neighborhood, this property offers proximity to numerous educational institutions, with top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools all within a mile. The area promotes social interaction with 62 nearby restaurants and diverse community spaces, alongside ample amenities for pet owners, including a dog park and various pet services. With 14 detailed photos available, potential renters can easily appreciate the features of the property.
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
High school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Amenities for 3516 61st St, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Laundry Hookups in Unit | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
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 |
|---|
Cats and small dogs allowed. Contact for more information on pet policy.
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About 3516 61st St
This is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom single family home with finished basement. The home offers a 2 car garage, refrigerator, stove, hardwood flooring with a nice sized back yard. Washer and Dryer hook ups in basement. The convivence of this home offers being close to Merle Hay Mall, Target, Ross' and several restaurants! Residents responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property 2 Car Garage
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 3516 61st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50322 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
3-bedroom apartments at 3516 61st St cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,400 |
| October 2023 | $1,422 |
| November 2023 | $1,496 |
| 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 | $1,423 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,517 |
| November 2023 | $1,459 |
| 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 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,695 |
Schools near 3516 61st St
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 3516 61st 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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 3516 61st St, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
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
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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