
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $300 (90 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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University Park Apartments

Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

3615 61st St

Kingman Gardens

3425 Merle Hay Rd

3421 Merle Hay Rd

The Birch

4807 NW Aurora Ave.
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The View On Hickman

Plaza Manor

Urban Heights

Total Monthly Price
1136 1/2 68th St, Unit 1136 12, Unit 1136 12

Westpointe Apartments

Robin Hill

Olde English Village

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Elm Village Apartments

Urban Green Apartments
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Country Club Village Apartments

Park West Apartments

Bexley Urbandale

Total Monthly Price
6452 Washington Ave, Unit 6452, Unit 6452

5924 Sutton Pl

1145 65th St

5908 Sutton Pl, Unit 1

2017 64th St

1139 66th St

Westridge Apartments

Executive Heights

Capri Apartments

West Winds Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

SaddleBrook Apartments

Manor Heights Apartments

Crest Manor

Iowa Urban Rock

7815 Douglas Ave

1145 65th St
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merle Hay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $766 | $380 | $950 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $916 | $695 | $1,250 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $971 | $762 | $1,550 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,140 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 90 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merle Hay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merle Hay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merle Hay is under $760.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merle Hay?
The cheapest apartment in Merle Hay is Clover Creek which is listed at $647, while the average apartment in Merle Hay costs $1,455.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merle Hay?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Merle Hay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merle Hay?
Cheap apartments in Merle Hay have an average cost of $121 which is $1,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merle Hay.
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