1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (90 Rentals)

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property at 1260 34th St
$695 - $860
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 9
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1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 1206 39th St
$850 - $1,025
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1206 39th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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3015 30th St
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3015 30th St

3015 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1415 34th St
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1415 34th St

1415 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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3420 Kingman Blvd
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3420 Kingman Blvd

3420 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3318 Forest Ave
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3318 Forest Ave

3318 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1240 32nd St
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1240 32nd St

1240 32nd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4613 Hickman Rd
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4613 Hickman Rd

4613 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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Norman Apartments
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Norman Apartments

3103 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2911 Kingman Blvd
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2911 Kingman Blvd

2911 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311

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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Clover Creek
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Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Flats on 56th
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The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
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4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 The 44 DSM and is listed at 936 square feet priced from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The 44 DSM1BR936 Sq Ft$1,400
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA850 Sq Ft$700
Hickman OneModel B850 Sq Ft$950
SaddleBrook ApartmentsC832 Sq Ft$1,165
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$970
Westpointe ApartmentsJefferson759 Sq FtCall for Rates
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$775
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - FURNISHED720 Sq Ft$799
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,075
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 660 sq ft660 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Merle Hay of Des Moines, IA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $700 at 3309 University Ave. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $974. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
3309 University Ave1BR/1.0BA$700
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Welcome to Manor Heights Apartments!1BR/1.0BA$750
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED$799
Park West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$820
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$850
Westpointe ApartmentsJefferson$909
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$950
Hickman OneModel B$950

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Lifestyle Ratings

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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 3309 University Ave listed at $700.

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 $974.

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 936 square feet unit starting from $1,400 at The 44 DSM.

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 650 sq ft.

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