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Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (61 Rentals)
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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$665 - $1,025Pet Friendly
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Legacy Meadows
4530 Lower Beaver RdDes Moines, IA 50310
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$630 - $1,370Pet Friendly
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The Drake Apartments
1260 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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$1,125 - $1,550Pet Friendly
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Forest Ave - Luxury Off-Campus Housing!
3103-3109 Forest AvenueDes Moines, IA 50311
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$950 - $975Pet Friendly
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1219 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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$900 - $1,600Pet Friendly
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Forest Avenue Village
3201 Forest AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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$895 - $945Pet Friendly
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Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation
3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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$765Pet Friendly
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6316 Urbandale AveDes Moines, IA 50322
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$1,025 - $1,150Pet Friendly
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Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas
4532 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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$775Pet Friendly
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3120 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit Apt 2
3120 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3816 Clinton Ave
Des MoinesIA50310
1137 44th St
Des MoinesIA50311
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2 Pet Limit - $200 Deposit
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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1 Pet Limit - $50 Monthly Pet Rent
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Kingman Apartments
3205 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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$835 - $1,085Pet Friendly
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Olde English Village
1201 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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$845 - $1,595Pet Friendly
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Elm Village Apartments
3705 Elm DrUrbandale, IA 50322
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$865 - $940Pet Friendly
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Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale
7715 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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$870 - $1,060Pet Friendly
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Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merle Hay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $692 | $500 | $925 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $854 | $630 | $1,230 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $974 | $661 | $1,575 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $748 | $1,799 |
| Merle Hay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $1,370 | $1,495 |
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There are currently 61 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 Bexley Urbandale with prices starting from $950 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.4 of 4. Legacy Meadows scores the second highest with a 3.4 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $665. 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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| Bexley Urbandale | 3.4/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $950 |
| Legacy Meadows | 3.4/4 | Lower Beaver | $665 |
| Westpointe Apartments | 3/4 | Outer West Des Moines Urbandale | $736 |
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 Meadows, which is a Studio unit starting from $665. The second cheapest Merle Hay Pet Friendly apartment is the Washington Studio unit at Westpointe Apartments starting at $736. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merle Hay apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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| Legacy Meadows | S1 Classic | $665 |
| Westpointe Apartments | Washington | $736 |
| Franklin Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom COZY COTTAGE | $825 |
| Elm Village Apartments | 2 BDRM | $845 |
| Recently updated apartments near to shopping, dining, and public transportation | Birch classic 2 bed | $895 |
| Bexley Urbandale | bxl-B2c | $950 |
| Park West Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | $985 |
| Ashley Square | Aurora | $991 |
| Village Green Apartments- 4532 Douglas | 2 Bedroom | $1,025 |
| Windsor Square by Broadmoor | Oxford | $1,095 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerle Hay, Des Moines, IA
Ranked #42
Among cities in Iowa 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
Des Moines Independent Community School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (991)
2 out of 10
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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 $500.
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 $967.
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 $729 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 656 sq ft.
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