
Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,000 (73 Rentals)


The Village at Westchester

Franklin Court Apartments

Westchester Square

The Drake

Legacy Meadows

Forest Avenue Village

Ashley Square

Lofts on 34th

Chad Estates
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Crossroad Apartments

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Hickman One

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4009 University Ave

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

4009 University Ave, Unit 3

4009 University Ave, Unit 1

1306 34th St

1260 34th St
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1300 34th St

3519 University Ave

1137 44th St

3903 University Ave

Thomas Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

1144 36th Street_INRES

Clover Acres

Kingstone Apartments 2

Twin Oaks Residences
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Beaver & Adams Senior Apartments

University West Apartments

University Park Apartments

4314 University Ave

Chetwynd Apartments

1414 30th St

5902 Hickman Rd

JK Sully 1075

1069 33rd St

The Flats on 56th
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4671 NW 50th St

Roosevelt Manor

Hickman House

The View on Douglas

Brickstone Apartments

Eddy Apartments

Clover Creek

Drake Collection

3309 University Ave

Drake West Village
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merle Hay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merle Hay Studio Apartments | $788 | $605 | $880 |
| Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $950 | $633 | $1,640 |
| Merle Hay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,025 | $643 | $2,500 |
| Merle Hay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $1,185 | $1,725 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merle Hay
How much are Studio apartments in Merle Hay?
There are currently 111 Studio Apartments in Merle Hay with rent ranges from $605 to $880 with an average price of $788.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merle Hay Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merle Hay ranges from $633 to $1,640 with an average monthly rent of $950.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merle Hay cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merle Hay range from $643 to $2,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,025.
How expensive are Merle Hay Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 26 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merle Hay on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,185 to $1,725 - averaging $1,509 for the location.
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