Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (70 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 1224 47th St

$1,550

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$1,550
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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1224 47th St

Des MoinesIA50311
property at 3300 Adams Ave

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3300 Adams Ave

Des MoinesIA50310

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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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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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JK Sully 1075
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JK Sully 1075

1075 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 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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3615 61st St
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3615 61st St

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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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 2nd Floor - 1 Bed Model at The 2800 Residences, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $675. The second cheapest Merle Hay Pet Friendly apartment is the Washington Studio unit at Westpointe Apartments starting at $755. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The 2800 Residences2nd Floor - 1 Bed$675
Westpointe ApartmentsWashington$755
Legacy MeadowsA2 Classic$760
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM$825
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$850
Ashley SquareAurora$886
Park West Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$895
Hickman OneModel B$950
Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas2 Bedroom$1,025
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r$1,045

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #43

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 $380.

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 $1,014.

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 $754 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 686 sq ft.

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