
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $575 (85 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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University Park Apartments

1137 44th St

University West Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

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The Birch

4306 50th St

Plaza Manor

Robin Hill

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Country Club Village Apartments

Bexley Urbandale

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Westridge Apartments

Executive Heights
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Capri Apartments

West Winds Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

The View On Hickman

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Lillis Lofts

Crest Manor
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SaddleBrook Apartments

5908-5924 Sutton Dr
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 | $788 | $605 | $880 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $633 | $1,640 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $643 | $2,500 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,185 | $1,725 |
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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 $752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merle Hay?
The cheapest apartment in Merle Hay is Legacy Meadows which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Merle Hay costs $914.
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 11 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 $145 which is $769 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merle Hay.
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Written by: Joseph Isenberg
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