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6501 Hickman Rd #AUNIT103, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA|Merle Hay
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Things you’ll love
More space- Fireplace
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Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 6501 Hickman Rd, Merle Hay
Features
| Air Conditioning |
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| Onsite Laundry | Smoke-free |
Grounds
| Garage Parking |
Services
| 24 Hour Availability |
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About 6501 Hickman Rd
Modern Townhome with 2 car Garage -BRAND NEW LUXURY TOWNHOMES. Built in 2023 -REGULAR RENT $1950/- monthly -PROMOTIONAL RENT AS LOW AS $1850/- monthly with a 2-year lease and $1900/- with a lease signing within 24 hours of viewing. Our promotion will end soon. Don't miss out! -Centrally located. 5-15 minutes from Downtown, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, Ankeny, and Altoona. -2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. -Chef's kitchen with large 8ft center island, Quartz countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and soft close drawers. Unmatched high-end finishes throughout the townhome. -Open floor plan with large living room and eat-in-kitchen. -Electric fireplace with accent wall. -Half-bath on the main Level. -Upstairs has wide hallways with LVP flooring and linen closet. -Huge master suite with 2 walk-in closets. -Master bath with tiled walk-in shower, and double vanities. -Large laundry room with brand new washer and dryer. -Upstairs has two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. -Hardwired for Fiber Internet with Metronet. -Electric car plug-in available in garage. -Garage door equipped with MyQ so you can monitor & control your door from anywhere. -Stress-free living. We take care of snow cleaning, lawn care, and trash. -Pet friendly. -Credit Score 650 or higher. -Video tours, Showing Appointments and Applications are available at https rssrentals com
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 6501 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 166 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- 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
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle 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
3-bedroom apartments at 6501 Hickman Rd cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Des Moines.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,572 |
| June 2024 | $1,573 |
| July 2024 | $1,585 |
| August 2024 | $1,568 |
| 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 | $1,385 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,873 |
| June 2024 | $1,889 |
| July 2024 | $1,600 |
| 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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Can I afford to live at 6501 Hickman Rd #AUNIT103?
Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$74,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 months ago | $1,795 | 3 bed | 2.5 bath | ||
| 8 months ago | $1,850 | 3 bed | 2.5 bath |
Schools near 6501 Hickman Rd
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th 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
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Getting around Des Moines near 6501 Hickman Rd #AUNIT103
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 6501 Hickman Rd #AUNIT103, Des Moines
Groceries
3/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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