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5616 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310, USA|Merle Hay
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| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 750 sqft | Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located on Hickman Rd in the sought-after Merle Hay neighborhood. This spacious unit features a bright open layout with abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher, a generously sized bathroom, and plenty of storage space throughout both the kitchen and bathroom. Off-street parking is available in the lot behind the property. Situated in a prime location near shopping, dining, and daily conveniences, this apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility. Contact us today to schedule a showing! |
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About Nelson 8 Plex
Welcome home to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located on Hickman Rd in the sought-after Merle Hay neighborhood. This spacious unit features a bright open layout with abundant natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Enjoy the convenience of a dishwasher, a generously sized bathroom, and plenty of storage space throughout both the kitchen and bathroom. Off-street parking is available in the lot behind the property. Situated in a prime location near shopping, dining, and daily conveniences, this apartment offers the perfect blend of comfort and accessibility. Contact us today to schedule a showing!
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 Nelson 8 Plex compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1.7 miles away
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Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Merle Hay
Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $967 |
| 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 |
Schools near Nelson 8 Plex
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th st
des moines, IA, 50310
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-
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
Neighborhood
Merle Hay | Des Moines, IA
Getting around Des Moines near 5616 Hickman Rd
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
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
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 5616 Hickman Rd, Des Moines
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-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
3/10
Some bars within walking distance
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