1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (84 Rentals)

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Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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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3318 Forest Ave
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3318 Forest Ave

3318 Forest AveDes 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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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University 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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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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Clover Creek
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Clover Creek

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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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
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak750 Sq Ft$840
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA750 Sq Ft$775
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials720 Sq Ft$799
Windsor Square by BroadmoorCambridge720 Sq Ft$1,150
SaddleBrook ApartmentsB716 Sq Ft$1,065
Westpointe ApartmentsLincoln711 Sq Ft$843
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic700 Sq Ft$760
Ashley SquareAurora700 Sq Ft$886

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 - Grand Model starting from $647 at Clover Creek. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $916. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand$647
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic$760
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath$793
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft$795
The View on Douglas1BR/1.0BA$799
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom- Call for Specials$799

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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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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 Clover Creek listed at $647.

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 $916.

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 812 sq ft.

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