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Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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5d+ ago
Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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2h ago
Verified
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$875
$708
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Available Aug 1
22h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$910
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4h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$925
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18h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$650–$850
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Air Conditioning
Storage
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
Package service
2 beds
1 bath
$815
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Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$895
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5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Merle Hay townhouse for rent in Des Moines
6202 Franklin Ave #6202, Des Moines, IA 50322
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
$1,300
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House for rent
Available Sep 13
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
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5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
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Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
On-site laundry | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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Available Mar 4
These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
5d+ ago
Beaverdale house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
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Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Des Moines
Assigned parking | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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5d+ ago
4534 4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50310
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Microwave
2 beds
2 baths
$1,145
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$900
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$825
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21h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$904–$1,190
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$810–$895
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4d ago
Waveland Park apartment for rent in Des Moines
1421 45th St #0, Des Moines, IA 50311
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Storage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,430
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$1,025
$795
Price drop
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Available Sep 14
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As of today, Merle Hay's median rent price is $925 per month.
Median rent
$925
Rentals, last 30 days
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| Size | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| All bedrooms | $925 | N/A |
| 1 bedroom | $899 | N/A |
| 2 bedroom | $950 | N/A |
We've analyzed data from the last few years to understand what makes Merle Hay, Des Moines, an attractive neighborhood for renters. Our findings suggest that Merle Hay is an excellent choice for those who value a vibrant social life.
The neighborhood's high transit frequency, safety, and diverse age distribution create an environment that fosters connections and community engagement. Additionally, the well-maintained street infrastructure and high walk score make it easy to get around and explore local amenities. If you're looking for a neighborhood that offers a dynamic social scene, Merle Hay is definitely worth considering. With its unique blend of accessibility, safety, and community spirit, it's an ideal location for renters who want to stay connected and engaged.
One-bedroom apartments in Merle Hay average around $870 per month in 2025, representing a 9.1% increase from the previous year. These units typically offer about 540 sqft of living space.
Two-bedroom apartments in Merle Hay rent for around $1,000 per month in 2025, with prices remaining relatively stable compared to 2024. These apartments average 701 sqft in size.
Three-bedroom apartments in Merle Hay average around $1,600 per month in 2025, down 7.9% from the previous year. These larger units offer approximately 1,187 sqft of living space.
Merle Hay's rental market averaged around $1,000 per month across all property types in 2025, down 10.5% from 2024. Rent varies significantly by timing, with August seeing prices about 26% higher than March, making early spring an ideal time for budget-conscious renters.
Apartments in Merle Hay average 705 sqft across all unit types. Studio apartments are the most compact at 227 sqft, while three-bedroom units offer the most space at around 1,187 sqft.
Two-bedroom apartments are the most common rental type in Merle Hay, with about 16 listings available monthly. This represents more than half of the neighborhood's rental inventory, which averages 28 total listings per month.
Studio apartments have the lowest availability in Merle Hay, with about 2 listings per month. One-bedroom and three-bedroom units are also less common, averaging around 5 and 4 monthly listings respectively.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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