Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (75 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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property at 3212 57th St

$1,410

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$1,410
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 21

3212 57th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 3520 Jefferson Ave

$1,650

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$1,650
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 13

3520 Jefferson Ave

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1231 46th St

$1,700

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

1231 46th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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2300 Beaver Ave
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2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Kingman Gardens
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Kingman Gardens

1025 31st 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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Uplift Manor
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Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Drake Collection
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Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The View on Douglas
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The View on Douglas

5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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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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The Flats on 56th
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The Flats on 56th

3710 56th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4671 NW 50th St
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4671 NW 50th St

4671 NW 50th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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JK Sully 1075
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JK Sully 1075

1075 33rd StDes 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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Twin Oaks Residences
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Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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The Birch
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The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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1411 Beaver Ave
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver 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 Partial Reno Model at Legacy Meadows, which is a Studio unit starting from $675. The second cheapest Merle Hay Pet Friendly apartment is the 2nd Floor - 1 Bed 1 Bed unit at The 2800 Residences starting at $675. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Legacy MeadowsS1 Partial Reno$675
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed$675
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudio$710
Westpointe ApartmentsWashington$801
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$850
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM$880
Ashley SquareAurora$932
Hickman OneModel B$950
Windsor Square by BroadmoorOxford$995
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom$1,025

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #45

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

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4.0
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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 listed at $525.

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 $995.

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 $675 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 640 sq ft.

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

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