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3830 51st St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Nearby schools are close by, with the nearest elementary, middle, and high schools all within about a mile. Pet amenities stand out too, with outdoor spaces, nearby grooming services, pet hospitals, and a dog park close at hand, while 18 photos offer a helpful preview of the home.
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
- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 3830 51st St, Merle Hay
Features
| Forced Air | Garage Detached |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
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Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 3830 51st St
This freshly updated ranch style home is nestled among mature trees and a large yard. You'll love the location with easy access to the Merle Hay Mall area and all its amenities. Small pets are welcome with approval. 18 month lease option is preferred with a $1,375 deposit. Home is ready for quick occupancy. Call 515-420-0024 to schedule a tour today. The address is 3830 51st St. Des Moines, IA 50310.
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 3830 51st St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high 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 | 50310 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
2-bedroom apartments at 3830 51st St cost about 39% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,024 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,212 |
| 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 | $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 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 3830 51st St
Moore Elementary School
3725 52nd 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-
Jessie Franklin Taylor Preschool
1801 16th st
des moines, IA, 50314
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 3830 51st St
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
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
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 3830 51st St, Des Moines
Groceries
6/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
7/10
Wide variety of cafés within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
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Donut Hut
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