1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (63 Rentals)

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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Hickman House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Oakview Terrace
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Oakview Terrace

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes 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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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Beaverdale Apartments
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Beaverdale Apartments

3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311

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1411 Beaver Ave
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes 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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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes Moines, IA 50310

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 Country Club Village Apartments and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $870. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$870
Westpointe ApartmentsJefferson759 Sq Ft$990
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak750 Sq Ft$835
SaddleBrook ApartmentsB1722 Sq Ft$1,205
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$760
Ashley SquareAurora700 Sq Ft$908
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft662 Sq Ft$825
Chad Estates1 bedroom650 Sq Ft$765
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!1BR/1.0BA650 Sq Ft$900
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 Aspen Model starting from $635 at Plaza Manor. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $909. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Plaza ManorAspen$635
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
Silhouette Apartments1A$750
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA$760
Chad Estates1 bedroom$765
Oakview TerraceOne Bedroom$780
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$815
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft$825
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak$835

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #76

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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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

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 Plaza Manor listed at $635.

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 $909.

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 800 square feet unit starting from $870 at Country Club Village 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 654 sq ft.

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