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Pet Friendly
- Partially finished basement
- New flooring, fresh paint
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5620 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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Amenities for 5620 College Ave, Merle Hay
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Dogs OK Up to 25 Pounds |
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 5620 College Ave
Updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home featuring new flooring and fresh paint throughout. The home offers a large living room, an eat-in kitchen, and a partially finished basement. A washer and dryer are included for added convenience. Residents are responsible for all utilities, lawn care, and snow removal. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. The application fee is $59.50 per person. All applicants age 18 and older must complete an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background screenings. Resident Benefit Package (RBP) is a required monthly program that includes resident liability coverage, operational support services and additional resident benefits. Lease Administrative Fee $125.00 Resident Benefit Package (RBP) $54.50 Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is not available at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property Pets are subject to owner approval and applicable Pet Rent and Pet Administrative Fee All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change.
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 5620 College Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50310 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
3-bedroom apartments at 5620 College Ave cost about the same as the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Jul 25 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,561 |
| September 2024 | $1,485 |
| October 2024 | $1,473 |
| November 2024 | $1,424 |
| December 2024 | $1,452 |
| January 2025 | $1,457 |
| February 2025 | $1,423 |
| March 2025 | $1,402 |
| April 2025 | $1,398 |
| May 2025 | $1,350 |
| June 2025 | $1,390 |
| July 2025 | $1,437 |
| August 2025 | $1,472 |
| September 2025 | $1,400 |
| October 2025 | $1,395 |
| November 2025 | $1,339 |
| December 2025 | $1,345 |
| January 2026 | $1,356 |
| February 2026 | $1,334 |
| March 2026 | $1,358 |
| April 2026 | $1,383 |
| May 2026 | $1,374 |
| June 2026 | $1,393 |
| July 2026 | $1,399 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,600 |
| September 2024 | $1,625 |
| October 2024 | $1,600 |
| November 2024 | $1,600 |
| January 2025 | $1,600 |
| February 2025 | $1,673 |
| March 2025 | $1,609 |
| June 2025 | $1,699 |
| July 2025 | $1,695 |
| August 2025 | $1,698 |
| September 2025 | $1,695 |
| October 2025 | $1,695 |
| January 2026 | $1,545 |
| February 2026 | $1,795 |
| March 2026 | $1,795 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 5620 College Ave
Windsor Elementary School
5912 university ave
des moines, IA, 50311
K-5Public
C+
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
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
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
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Neighborhood
Merle Hay | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 5620 College Ave
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
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5620 College Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Shopping
6/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
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
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
6/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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Pearl Place Partners
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K's Kuties Boutique
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Youngs Tailor Shop
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Hickman Taylors
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Starbucks
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Waveland Cafe
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Waveland Coffee Shop
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Grounds For Celebration
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Phoenix Cafe
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Hawkeye Highlife Inc
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Waveland Coffee Shop
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Kathy's on Hickman
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Hy-Vee Market Grille Express
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Dam Pub
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Suzie's Sweet Treats
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Midwest Meats of Iowa LLC
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The Bake Shoppe
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Sam's Club Bakery
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Walmart Bakery
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