Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (5 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Holiday Illahee Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Illahee Hills

8308 Colby PkyUrbandale, IA 50322
Senior Living
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Central Des Moines. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Merle Hay

How much are Studio apartments in Merle Hay?

There are currently 119 Studio Apartments in Merle Hay with rent ranges from $605 to $950 with an average price of $839.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merle Hay Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merle Hay ranges from $675 to $1,375 with an average monthly rent of $969.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merle Hay cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merle Hay range from $692 to $2,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,016.

How expensive are Merle Hay Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 25 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merle Hay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,140 to $1,670 - averaging $1,489 for the location.

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