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5101 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
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Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Amenities for 5101 Hickman Rd, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Deck |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range |
| Refrigerator | Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Other
| Gas Forced Air Furnace |
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5101 Hickman Rd
Great floor plan with large bedrooms. One bedroom 12x15 the other roughly 11x15. Bedrooms easily fit a king bed or two queen beds. MBR has walk in closet. Approximately 1,648 square feet total (excluding 216 square feet of deck). 576 sf upper level, 536 sf mail level and 536 sf in the basement (no finish in basement). Get rid of the storage unit. Garage space is available for an additional monthly fee. Option for one stall garage ($100/mo) or up to two stall garage available (24x28 for $250/mo). Central air cooling and gas forced air furnace. Appliances include fridge, built in microwave, range, dishwasher and your very own full size washer and dryer. Bedrooms have ceiling fans with separate switch controls for light and fan. Medicine cabinets in all bathrooms, dedicated pantry cabinet in kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors with the huge 12x18 deck accessed from the sliding door off the kitchen. Privacy fence separates you from the adjacent unit. Large trees to the west block the late afternoon sun. View our virtual tour here: https my matterport com show ?m=enJvLHvMwjB Tenant responsible for all utilities and internet. Landlord provides lawn service and snow removal but tenant is responsible for scooping their own sidewalk from the driveway to the deck/porch and steps. No smoking or vaping inside or outside. Minimum 620 FICO, household gross income must be 3x rent. We check background and references. $30 application fee 18 and over. No pets. Cat may be considered with non-refundable $200 pet fee and $25 per month pet rent per cat, maximum two cats. Centrally located on the west side of Des Moines at the intersection of Hickman Ave and 51st Street. Nearby: Tower Park .1 mi Franklin Library .5 mi connects to Waveland Trail (3.2 mi) which connects to Inter Urban Trail and Grays Lake (7.3 mi total by trail) Ace Hardware .5 mi Starbucks .7 mi Flying Mango .7 mi Simons .8 mi Price Chopper 1.3 mi Fareway Meat Market 1.3 mi Downtown Beaverdale 1.4 mi Target 1.6 mi Merle Hay Mall 1.6 mi Drake University 2.1 mi Intersection I-235 and 63rd St 2.4 mi Intersection I-80 and Merle Hay 2.7 mi Downtown Des Moines 5.2 mi (12 min drive) Jordan Creek Town Center 9.6 mi (17 min drive) Des Moines Airport 11.3 mi (23 min drive)
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 5101 Hickman Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 738 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50310 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
2-bedroom apartments at 5101 Hickman Rd cost about 48% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of May 30 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,196 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $1,158 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,004 |
| December 2025 | $962 |
| January 2026 | $900 |
| February 2026 | $899 |
| March 2026 | $899 |
| April 2026 | $936 |
| May 2026 | $1,007 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5101 Hickman Rd
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
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
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Internet available near 5101 Hickman Rd
Getting around Des Moines near 5101 Hickman Rd
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 5101 Hickman Rd, Des Moines
Groceries
5/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.
Shopping
5/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.
Cafes
2/10
The closest café is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.
Primary schools
7/10
The closest elementary school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
High schools
7/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
Parks
5/10
Very few or no parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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