1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (82 Rentals)

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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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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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2300 Beaver Ave
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2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2911 Kingman Blvd
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2911 Kingman Blvd

2911 Kingman BlvdDes 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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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1144 36th St
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1144 36th St

1144 36th StDes Moines, IA 50311

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3015 30th St
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3015 30th St

3015 30th 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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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes 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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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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Drake West Village
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Drake West Village

1315 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Uplift Manor
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Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Yocum Apartments
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Yocum Apartments

3438 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 Hickman One and is listed at 850 square feet priced from $950. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hickman OneModel B850 Sq Ft$950
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$870
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$750
Windsor Square by BroadmoorCambridge720 Sq Ft$1,150
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials720 Sq Ft$799
SaddleBrook ApartmentsB716 Sq Ft$1,115
Westpointe ApartmentsLincoln711 Sq Ft$908
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic700 Sq Ft$725
Forest Ave Townhomes1 BR675 Sq Ft$1,125
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath550 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 2nd Floor - 1 Bed Model starting from $675 at The 2800 Residences. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $914. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed$675
Chad Estates1 bedroom$700
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic$725
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$750
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$750
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath$754
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials$799
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$850
Westpointe ApartmentsLincoln$908

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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!

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 The 2800 Residences listed at $675.

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 $914.

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 850 square feet unit starting from $950 at Hickman One.

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 0 sq ft.

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