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Highlights
- Dishwasher
- Red oak hardwood floors
- Lawn care and snow removal
- Substantial storage available
Location
6210 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50322, United States|Merle Hay
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Property Overview
Located conveniently near a highly-rated elementary school and numerous pet-friendly amenities, this property is ideal for those who value both education and pet services. With ample outdoor spaces and a wealth of nearby resources including pet grooming services and supply stores, it caters well to pet owners. Additionally, the listing is enhanced by 16 diverse photos that provide a comprehensive view of the interior and exterior features.
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
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 6210 Franklin Avenue, Merle Hay
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Ceiling Fan | Dryer |
| Forced Air | Freezer |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Lawn |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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Policies and fees
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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
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 6210 Franklin Avenue
Property Id: 1644577 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Spacious Duplex Townhome -Newly updated and renovated. -Red oak hardwood floors. -Chandelier style lighting/ ceiling fan in main living room. -Lawn care and snow removal handled by landlord. -In unit washer and dryer (private basement) -Laundry sink/tub -Single garage parking with remote access -Additional bonus chest style freezer -Dishwasher -Garbage disposal -Heating/ AC -Bathtub/Shower -Private basement includes: Laundry room, storage room, and carpeted entertainment room. Paying for a storage unit elsewhere? This property has substantial storage available.
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 6210 Franklin Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Merle Hay |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 50322 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merle Hay
2-bedroom apartments at 6210 Franklin Avenue cost about 60% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,195 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,024 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $1,032 |
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,004 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 6210 Franklin Avenue
Windsor Elementary School
5912 university ave
des moines, IA, 50311
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
McKee Elementary School
2115 e 39th st
des moines, IA, 50317
PKPublic
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Getting around Des Moines near 6210 Franklin Avenue
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
4/10
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 6210 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines
Groceries
4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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