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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- 2-car garage
- No smoking
- Lawn care and snow removal
Location
3609 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Located in Des Moines, this property includes a 2-car garage, with lawn care and snow removal provided. It is conveniently situated near top-rated schools, with an elementary school just over a quarter-mile away and a middle school about 0.63 miles away. Additionally, the extensive photo collection and competitive pricing enhance its appeal in the local market.
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
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3609 56th St, Merle Hay
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
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About 3609 56th St
Spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home in Des Moines! Main floor features a bright living room, large family room, two bedrooms, and a full bath. Upstairs offers two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Lower level includes ample storage space and washer/dryer hookups. Enjoy a 2-car garage plus large front and back yards, perfect for outdoor living. Resident 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 of 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 3609 56th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- 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 | 50310 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $923 |
| December 2023 | $950 |
| January 2024 | $970 |
| February 2024 | $902 |
| March 2024 | $1,004 |
| April 2024 | $1,012 |
| May 2024 | $996 |
| June 2024 | $1,007 |
| July 2024 | $998 |
| August 2024 | $998 |
| September 2024 | $997 |
| October 2024 | $964 |
| November 2024 | $963 |
| December 2024 | $1,007 |
| January 2025 | $1,018 |
| February 2025 | $983 |
| March 2025 | $949 |
| April 2025 | $895 |
| May 2025 | $915 |
| June 2025 | $918 |
| July 2025 | $876 |
| August 2025 | $870 |
| September 2025 | $870 |
| October 2025 | $855 |
| November 2025 | $843 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $775 |
| June 2024 | $775 |
| October 2024 | $825 |
| November 2024 | $827 |
| December 2024 | $879 |
| February 2025 | $850 |
| March 2025 | $861 |
| April 2025 | $891 |
| May 2025 | $900 |
| June 2025 | $1,635 |
| July 2025 | $965 |
| October 2025 | $841 |
| November 2025 | $875 |
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Can I afford to live at 3609 56th St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$67,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $67,800 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,695.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,795 |
Schools near 3609 56th 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 3609 56th St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
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
4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 3609 56th St, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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