Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (63 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Uplift Manor
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Uplift Manor

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

3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
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University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hickman House
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Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Roosevelt Manor
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Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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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
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Windsor Chateau
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Windsor Chateau

1250 73rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Mirell Flats
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Mirell Flats

1134 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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1411 Beaver Ave
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3309 University Ave
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$35 Monthly Pet Rent - $200 Fee
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3309 University Ave

3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311

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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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 S1 Classic Model at Legacy Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $715. The second cheapest Merle Hay Pet Friendly apartment is the Washington Studio unit at Westpointe Apartments starting at $733. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Legacy ApartmentsS1 Classic$715
Westpointe ApartmentsWashington$733
Franklin Court Apartments1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE$825
Park West ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$835
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r$875
Recently updated apartmentsBirch classic 2 bed$895
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM$912
Ashley SquareAurora$917
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom$1,025
Windsor Square by BroadmoorOxford$1,080

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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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 3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 7 listed at $560.

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 $1,020.

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 $755 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 689 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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