1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (91 Rentals)

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$1,200

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1829 48th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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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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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland 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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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes 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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3420 Kingman Blvd
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3420 Kingman Blvd

3420 Kingman BlvdDes 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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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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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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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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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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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
SaddleBrook ApartmentsC832 Sq Ft$1,265
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$970
Westpointe ApartmentsJefferson759 Sq Ft$902
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom753 Sq Ft$826
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
Legacy MeadowsA3 Renovated670 Sq Ft$775
Chad Estates1 bedroom650 Sq Ft$700

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 $953. 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
The DrakeB3$695
Clover Creek1/1 - Grand$697
Chad Estates1 bedroom$700
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Crossroad Apartments1BR/1.0BA$775
Legacy MeadowsA3 Renovated$775
Hickman Hill Apartments HEAT & WATER INCLUDED1 Bedroom - UNFURNISHED$799
Park West Apartments (old)1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$820
Westchester SquareOne Bedroom$826

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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 $953.

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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