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

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The Windsor
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 |
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Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $779 | $625 | $1,100 |
Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $913 | $623 | $1,647 |
Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,013 | $703 | $2,200 |
Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $828 | $1,750 |
Merle Hay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,487 | $1,420 | $1,555 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Legacy Apartments | 3.4/4 | Lower Beaver | $650 |
Bexley Urbandale | 3.2/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $975 |
Westpointe Apartments | 3/4 | Outer 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Legacy Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $650 |
The Village at Westchester | Bedford II | $707 |
Lofts on 34th | 0BR/1.0BA | $785 |
Robin Hill | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $806 |
Bexley Urbandale | 2 Bedroom | $825 |
Westpointe Apartments | Washington | $833 |
Westchester Square | Two Bedroom B | $838 |
Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | $885 |
Spacious Windsor Heights apartment community! | 1BR/1.0BA | $900 |
Ashley Square | Aurora | $922 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #79
Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Hoover High School
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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