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3721 Cottage Grove Ave, Unit 5
3721 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The View on Douglas
5626 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Beaverdale Housing LLC
1417 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3809 University Ave
3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Terrace Apartments
3523 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Brickstone Apts LLC
2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Eddy
1120 Polk BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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3309 University Ave
3309 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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The View On Hickman
7625 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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7631 Hickman RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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Park West Apartments
1155 Office Park RdWest Des Moines, IA 50265
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Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury RdUrbandale, IA 50322
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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 | $766 | $500 | $950 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $905 | $695 | $1,250 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $775 | $1,550 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,140 | $1,625 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merle Hay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merle Hay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merle Hay is under $775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merle Hay?
The cheapest apartment in Merle Hay is The View On Hickman which is listed at $625, while the average apartment in Merle Hay costs $1,347.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merle Hay?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Merle Hay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merle Hay?
Cheap apartments in Merle Hay have an average cost of $304 which is $1,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merle Hay.
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