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Highlights
- Snow removal
- Large backyard
Location
4155 53rd St, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant neighborhood, this property offers an engaging social life with diverse local amenities, including 77 restaurants within a mile and ample outdoor spaces. Notable features include a spacious backyard and conveniences like snow removal. Additionally, top-rated schools are conveniently close, and the area is pet-friendly with multiple services and facilities nearby.
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
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Great for
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 4155 53rd St, Merle Hay
Appliances
| Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
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
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 4155 53rd St
Two bedroom home has a large backyard with a beautiful wooden deck area! Walking distance to Herbert Hoover High School! The house features nice sized driveway, private parking, and additional unfinished basement that features another 668 sq ft. You will be surrounded near Merle Hay, Hoover High School, and Meredith Middle School. Residents will be responsible for maintaining lawn care maintenance and snow removal. Must pay all utilities. One time Admin Fee will apply at $150.00 with Renterswarehouse.
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 4155 53rd St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
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 4155 53rd St cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,193 |
| December 2023 | $1,200 |
| January 2024 | $1,197 |
| February 2024 | $1,130 |
| March 2024 | $1,160 |
| April 2024 | $1,185 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,198 |
| July 2024 | $1,191 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $963 |
| December 2023 | $988 |
| January 2024 | $1,035 |
| February 2024 | $950 |
| March 2024 | $945 |
| April 2024 | $1,024 |
| May 2024 | $1,175 |
| June 2024 | $1,155 |
| July 2024 | $1,155 |
| August 2024 | $1,209 |
| 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 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 4155 53rd St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$47,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $47,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,195.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $1,200 |
| 2 years ago | $1,100 |
Schools near 4155 53rd 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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Neighborhood
Merle Hay | Des Moines, IA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Des Moines near 4155 53rd 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
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 4155 53rd St, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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