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Highlights
- Central location
- Stainless steel kitchen appliances
- One stall garage, two stall garage
Location
5103 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Delta Property Management
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Property Overview
A central location, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and both one- and two-stall garage options add everyday convenience. Nearby elementary school access, 17 photos, and top-tier value per square foot stand out, while pet-friendly policies, outdoor spaces, nearby coworking spots, high-speed internet, quiet surroundings, and utilities included support a flexible lifestyle.
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
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Balcony
Great for
Work-from-home
Pet owners
Amenities for 5103 Hickman Rd, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Deck |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Stainless Steel Appliances |
| Washer and Dryer |
Building
| Cats OK | Detached Garage |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Gas Forced Air Furnace |
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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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About 5103 Hickman Rd
Great floor plan with large bedrooms. One bedroom 12' x 15' the other roughly 11' x15'. Bedrooms easily fit a king bed or two queen beds. MBR has walk in closet. Approximately 1,648 square feet total (excluding 200 square feet of deck). 576 sf upper level, 536 sf main level and 536 sf in the basement (no finish in basement). Generous garage space is available for an additional monthly fee. Option for one stall garage ($100/mo) or up to two stall garage available with service door ($250/mo). Our two car 24'x28' garage measures 672 square feet which is roughly 50% larger than commonly built two car garages that measure 21'x21' or 441 sf). Central air cooling and gas forced air furnace. Appliances include fridge, built in microwave, range, dishwasher and full size washer and dryer. Kitchen appliances are stainless steel. Bedrooms have ceiling fans. Medicine cabinets in all bathrooms, dedicated pantry cabinet in kitchen. Enjoy the outdoors with the north facing 10' x 18' deck accessed from the sliding door off the kitchen. Privacy fence separates you from the adjacent unit. Deck is shaded by the duplex to the south and large trees to the west. View virtual tour of an adjacent unit here: https my matterport com show ?m=Sx3osdWcqsk Tenant responsible for all utilities and internet. Landlord provides lawn service and parking area 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 Road and 51st Street.
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 5103 Hickman Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 832 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 miles away
- Balcony
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Priced higher than average
- 2-bedrooms are $175 more than the median rent in this area
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 3.9 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.5 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 5103 Hickman Rd cost about 24% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $1,077 |
| September 2026 | $1,043 |
| October 2026 | $1,050 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2026 | $930 |
| September 2026 | $949 |
| October 2026 | $1,048 |
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Can I afford to live at 5103 Hickman Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5103 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
Getting around Des Moines near 5103 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.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5103 Hickman Rd, Des Moines
Groceries
8/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
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
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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