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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $712 | $560 | $1,075 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $890 | $639 | $1,250 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $650 | $1,550 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $736 | $2,500 |
| Merle Hay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,478 | $1,370 | $1,695 |
There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA.
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One Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease On 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 10-12-2025
Enjoy up to $2300 off. Restrictions apply. Contact our team for details.Expires 10-12-2025
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HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! ONE MONTH FREE when you move-in by October 31st!Expires 10-31-2025
This October, finding your new home at Olde English Village comes with a treat—no tricks! Lease one of our select one-bedroom apartments by October 31, 2025, and enjoy your first full month of base rent FREE. Eligible units include 210, 2109, 2201, 1011, 202, 1005, and 112. With spacious layouts, a welcoming community, and this limited-time offer, now is the perfect time to settle into comfort and savings. Don’t wait—these deals won’t last long!Expires 10-31-2025
Limited Time Offer –No Rent Due until December 1, 2025 with a lease term to 4/30/2027.Expires 11-30-2025
Here are the most recently added special offers for renters looking to find the best deals on apartments in Merle Hay, IA. Be sure to take advantage of some of the area’s top offers.
Limited time! Contact us today for details!Expires 10-31-2025
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL! ONE MONTH FREE when you move-in by October 31st!Expires 10-31-2025
This October, finding your new home at Olde English Village comes with a treat—no tricks! Lease one of our select one-bedroom apartments by October 31, 2025, and enjoy your first full month of base rent FREE. Eligible units include 210, 2109, 2201, 1011, 202, 1005, and 112. With spacious layouts, a welcoming community, and this limited-time offer, now is the perfect time to settle into comfort and savings. Don’t wait—these deals won’t last long!Expires 10-31-2025
Limited Time Offer –No Rent Due until December 1, 2025 with a lease term to 4/30/2027.Expires 11-30-2025
Enjoy up to $2300 off. Restrictions apply. Contact our team for details.Expires 10-12-2025
One Month Free Rent On 13 Month Lease On 2 Bedroom Units!Expires 10-12-2025
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Currently the most affordable Rent Specials Apartment in Merle Hay is at 3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 7 listed at $560.
The average rent for a Rent Specials Apartment in Merle Hay is $1,034.
Today's Rent Specials apartment with the most square footage in Merle Hay is a 1,822 square feet unit starting from $733 at Westpointe Apartments.
The average size for a Rent Specials rental in Merle Hay is currently at 634 sq ft.
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