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5915 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA|Merle Hay
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Stanbrough Realty Company LLC
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Property Overview
Located in a bustling, walkable neighborhood, this address offers easy access to nearby amenities and a strong social scene with 78 restaurants within a mile. The area also includes diverse age groups and convenient pedestrian access, making it a lively and connected place to be.
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Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby
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About 5915 Urbandale Ave
5915 Urbandale Ave cost $895 per month. Located at 5915 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA, this unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Des Moines, renting this apartment is 9% more expensive per month.Other available apartments to lease near Des Moines around the same price include but are not limited to: 215 Leland Ave, 3810 Sw 3rd St
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 5915 Urbandale Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1.1 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from grocery stores
- The nearest grocery store is 4.4 miles away
- Distance from transit
- More than 1.7 miles from public transportation
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50322 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
1-bedroom apartments at 5915 Urbandale Ave cost about 12% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $963 |
| December 2024 | $1,007 |
| January 2025 | $1,018 |
| February 2025 | $983 |
| March 2025 | $949 |
| April 2025 | $895 |
| May 2025 | $915 |
| June 2025 | $918 |
| July 2025 | $876 |
| August 2025 | $870 |
| September 2025 | $870 |
| October 2025 | $855 |
| November 2025 | $848 |
| December 2025 | $865 |
| January 2026 | $870 |
| February 2026 | $870 |
| March 2026 | $870 |
| April 2026 | $871 |
| May 2026 | $874 |
| June 2026 | $870 |
| July 2026 | $846 |
| August 2026 | $826 |
| September 2026 | $820 |
| October 2026 | $820 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $827 |
| December 2024 | $879 |
| February 2025 | $850 |
| March 2025 | $861 |
| April 2025 | $891 |
| May 2025 | $900 |
| June 2025 | $1,635 |
| July 2025 | $965 |
| October 2025 | $841 |
| November 2025 | $865 |
| December 2025 | $807 |
| February 2026 | $775 |
| March 2026 | $800 |
| April 2026 | $787 |
| May 2026 | $756 |
| June 2026 | $775 |
| July 2026 | $791 |
| August 2026 | $799 |
| September 2026 | $799 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 5915 Urbandale Ave
Moore Elementary School
3725 52nd st
des moines, IA, 50310
K-5Public
C-
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Mitchell Early Childhood Center
111 porter
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Woodlawn Early Childhood Center
4000 lower beaver rd
des moines, IA, 50310
PKPublic
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Getting around Des Moines near 5915 Urbandale Ave
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
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 5915 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines
Groceries
9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Wide variety of shops within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
7/10
Wide variety of bars within a short drive, including some within walking distance
Explore the area around 5915 Urbandale Ave
Bosna Grocery
3009 Merle Hay Rd
5 Star Asian Market
3414 Merle Hay Rd
Beaverdale Farmer's Market, Inc
4801 Franklin Ave
Fareway Meat Market
2716 Beaver Ave
Luna Imported Foods
8036 Douglas Ave
John's Watch Repair
3009 Merle Hay Rd
Old Navy
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Shoe Carnival
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Hot Topic
3800 Merle Hay Tower
Barbara's Consignment Boutique
5601 Hickman Rd
Starbucks
5801 Hickman Rd
Starbucks
5901 Douglas Ave
Dunkin'
3809 Merle Hay Rd
Starbucks
3830 Merle Hay Rd
Phoenix Cafe
6769 Hickman Rd
Plaza Pub
6202 Douglas Ave
Flix Brewhouse Des Moines
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Gameday Lanes
3800 Merle Hay Rd
Jeannie's Bottle
3839 Merle Hay Rd
Kathy's on Hickman
6705 Hickman Rd
Barbara's Champagne Cakes
4941 Douglas Ave
Big Sky Bread Co
7021 Douglas Ave
Midwest Meats of Iowa LLC
6116 College Ave
Suzie's Sweet Treats
1548 Merle Hay Rd
Fareway Meat Market
2716 Beaver Ave
Murphy Park
Riley Park
Nature Reserve
Playground
Park
Ice Cream El Michoacano
2922 Merle Hay Rd
Kaleidoscoops
2929 Merle Hay Rd
Fazoli's
3600 Merle Hay Rd
Subway
3605 Merle Hay Rd
McDonald's
3610 Merle Hay Rd
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