
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (77 Rentals)


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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merle Hay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $712 | $560 | $1,075 |
Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $890 | $639 | $1,250 |
Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $650 | $1,550 |
Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $736 | $2,500 |
Merle Hay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,370 | $1,695 |
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Largest Available Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA is found at SaddleBrook Apartments and is listed at 832 square feet priced from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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SaddleBrook Apartments | C | 832 Sq Ft | $1,155 |
Country Club Village Apartments | Hinsdale | 800 Sq Ft | $835 |
Park West Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 764 Sq Ft | $835 |
Westpointe Apartments | Jefferson | 759 Sq Ft | $872 |
Windsor Square by Broadmoor | Cambridge | 720 Sq Ft | $1,150 |
Ashley Square | Aurora | 700 Sq Ft | $917 |
Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing! | 1 BR | 675 Sq Ft | $1,125 |
Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | 662 Sq Ft | $835 |
Clover Creek | 1/1 | 591 Sq Ft | $639 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | 1 bed 1 bath | 550 Sq Ft | $750 |
Cheapest Available Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Merle Hay of Des Moines, IA is the 1/1 Model starting from $639 at Clover Creek. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $890. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Clover Creek | 1/1 | $639 |
The Drake Apartments | B3 | $640 |
Beaverdale Housing LLC | 1 bed 1 bath | $750 |
Country Club Village Apartments | Augusta | $815 |
Franklin Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE | $825 |
Park West Apartments | Large 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $835 |
Olde English Village | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft | $835 |
Westpointe Apartments | Lincoln | $844 |
Ashley Square | Aurora | $917 |
SaddleBrook Apartments | A | $945 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerle Hay, Des Moines, IA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Merle Hay Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA
Walk Score®
76 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Merle Hay with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Merle Hay is at Clover Creek listed at $639.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merle Hay is $890.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merle Hay is a 832 square feet unit starting from $1,155 at SaddleBrook Apartments.
What is the average size for Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merle Hay is currently 714 sq ft.
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