Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (56 Rentals)

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Windsor Square by Broadmoor
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Pet Friendly
Must Be Spayed/Neutered - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Windsor Square by Broadmoor

900 65th StDes Moines, IA 50324
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Ashley Square
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Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $150 Deposit
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Ashley Square

5501 Aurora AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - Must have current shots and license.
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Beaverdale Housing LLC

1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!

1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Uplift Manor
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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University Terrace Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - $200 Deposit
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University Terrace Apartments

3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Oakview Terrace
Pet Friendly
Must have current shots and license.
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Oakview Terrace

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hickman House
Pet Friendly
$25 Monthly Pet Rent - $200 Deposit
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Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Roosevelt Manor
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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4010 University
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2 Pet Limit - $275 Deposit
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4010 University

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Place
Pet Friendly
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University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Gardens
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingman Apartments
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Kingman Apartments

3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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Mirell Flats
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Must be current on all vaccines and provide a copy of the updated paperwork.
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Mirell Flats

1134 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1411 Beaver Ave
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Elm Village Apartments
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Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit - $350 fee for the first pet and $150 fee for the second pet.
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Elm Village Apartments

3705 Elm DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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Plaza Manor
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Restrictions Apply, One-time fee is $300 for 2 pets
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Plaza Manor

3821-3823 66th AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Country Club Village Apartments
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - No weight restrictions!
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Country Club Village Apartments

1200 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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The Windsor
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit - 50 lb Weight Limit
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The Windsor

1148 63rd StWindsor Heights, IA 50324
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Most Pet Friendly Merle Hay Apartments for Rent

The apartment community in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Legacy Apartments with prices starting from $650 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. Bexley Urbandale scores the second highest with a 3.2 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $975. Here are the most Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Legacy Apartments3.4/4Lower Beaver$650
Bexley Urbandale3.2/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$975
Westpointe Apartments3/4Outer West Des Moines Urbandale$810

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Merle Hay

The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Merle Hay of Merle Hay is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Legacy Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $650. The second cheapest Merle Hay Pet Friendly apartment is the Bedford II 2 Beds unit at The Village at Westchester starting at $707. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA$650
The Village at WestchesterBedford II$707
Lofts on 34th0BR/1.0BA$785
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath$806
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom$825
Westpointe ApartmentsWashington$833
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom B$838
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM$885
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community!1BR/1.0BA$900
Ashley SquareAurora$922

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #79

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 Pet Friendly Merle Hay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Merle Hay?

Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Merle Hay is at Plaza Manor listed at $623.

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Merle Hay Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Merle Hay is $989.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Merle Hay Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Merle Hay is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $707 at The Village at Westchester.

What is the average size for Merle Hay Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Merle Hay is currently at 668 sq ft.

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