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Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Last updated on November 10, 2025
Bedroom count
Property type
As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA is $995. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.
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As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA is $995. This is -48%, or $925, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA have decreased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 10% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA is $900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA costs about $825 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $925. Houses for rent in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,295.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $812 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,000 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,545 | 9% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,900 | 2% | 25% | |
Studio | $675 | 13% | 4% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Beaverdale | $1,440 | |
Downtown Des Moines | $1,251 | |
Drake | $850 | |
Lower Beaver | $941 | |
Meredith | $898 | |
Waveland Park | $1,050 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $900 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,295 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$675
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$812
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,545
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
25%
Beaverdale
Average rent
$1,440
Downtown Des Moines
Average rent
$1,251
Drake
Average rent
$850
Lower Beaver
Average rent
$941
Meredith
Average rent
$898
Waveland Park
Average rent
$1,050
Apartments
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Houses
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
Merle Hay
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA is 31% lower than the median rent in Beaverdale, Des Moines, IA.
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3d ago
4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
6315 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6319 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
4131 55th St #A, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent
2d ago
5626 Douglas Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$650–$949
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
3710 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Studio
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
1 bed
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3710 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Studio
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
1–2 beds
1 bath
$825–$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
4d ago
6316 Urbandale Ave, Des Moines, IA 50322
1 bed
1 bath
$765
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Merle Hay condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Aug 31
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
6315 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6319 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,170
House for rent
Available Nov 6
5d+ ago
Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
4131 55th St #A, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Merle Hay condo for rent in Des Moines
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
3710 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Studio
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay apartment for rent in Des Moines
4131 55th St #A, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
$1,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
6319 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6315 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50322
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4925 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Merle Hay house for rent in Des Moines
3 beds
1 bath
$1,325
House for rent