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Franklin Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Franklin Court Apartments

4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

On-site laundry

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$875

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6315 Hickman Road #12 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
$500 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8.4

Very good

$500 OFF 1ST MONTHS RENT!!! APPLY TODAY CHAD ESTATES

6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

Package service

1–2 beds

1 bath

$720–$815

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Crossroad Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.3

Very good

Crossroad Apartments

3710 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1804 62nd St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1920 Merle Hay Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

1920 Merle Hay Rd

1920 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

3 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Garage Parking

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

On-Site Laundry

The View on Douglas - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Controlled access

Studio

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
6319 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

6319 Hickman Road

6319 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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6315 Hickman Road - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.1

Excellent

6315 Hickman Road

6315 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5103 Hickman Rd - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines

5103 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5006 Hickman Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

5006 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

3 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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3942 57th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

3942 57th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
6111 Francis Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

6111 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,410

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2524 57th St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines

2524 57th St - 1

2524 57th St #1, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4131 55th St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay condo for rent in Des Moines

4131 55th St #A, Des Moines, IA 50310

On-site laundry | Ceiling fan | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,005

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1612 62nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

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6500 University Lofts - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

6500 University Lofts

6500 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
University West Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

University West Apartments

4010 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311

On-site laundry | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

3505 Beaver Avenue Apartments

3505 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Winona - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Winona

527 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50312

1–2 beds

1 bath

$810–$895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4665 Nw 53rd Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Des Moines

4665 Nw 53rd Ct, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Bldg 3 C22 3rd Floor #C22 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - C-22

Bldg 3 C22 3rd Floor #C22, Des Moines, IA 50312

On-site laundry | Storage | Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$820

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1206 39th St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Drake apartment for rent in Des Moines

1206 39th St #3, Des Moines, IA 50311

Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4621 Aurora Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Meredith condo for rent in Des Moines

4621 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

2 baths

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Bldg2Basement - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North of Grand apartment for rent in Des Moines

Hampton House - Bldg2Basement

Bldg2Basement, Des Moines, IA 50312

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Updated: November 12, 2026

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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA apartments for rent

Average rent in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

As of today, Merle Hay's average rent price is $1,050 per month. See the Des Moines rent report.

Average rent

$1,050

Rentals, last 30 days

16

Average rent by unit type in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, last 30 days
Unit typeAverage rentvs last year
All bedrooms$1,050/moN/A
Studio$740/moN/A
1 bedroom$895/moN/A
2 bedroom$1,135/moN/A
3 bedroom$1,625/moN/A
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What is the average rent in Merle Hay, Des Moines?

The average rent in Merle Hay, Des Moines is $1,050 a month. 1-bedrooms average $895 and 2-bedrooms $1,135, based on rentals listed on Zumper in the last 30 days. See the Des Moines rent report.

How much rent can I afford in Merle Hay, Des Moines?

You'd need to earn about $35,800 a year to afford an average 1-bedroom here ($895 a month), with rent at 30% of your income. Try the rent calculator with your own numbers.

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