Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $1,500 (102 Rentals)

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Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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2625 63rd St, Unit 2625
$1,250
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$1,250
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

2625 63rd St, Unit 2625

2625 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,050
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$1,050
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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property at 3212 57th St

$1,410

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$1,410
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 21

3212 57th St

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 1424 Beaver Ave

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

1424 Beaver Ave

Des MoinesIA50311

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Kingman Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kingman Gardens

1025 31st StDes Moines, IA 50311
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2300 Beaver Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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The Birch
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Birch

3120 Douglas AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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Clover Acres
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clover Acres

3615 61st StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Twin Oaks Residences
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twin Oaks Residences

6315-6319 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50322
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merle Hay

How much are Studio apartments in Merle Hay?

There are currently 119 Studio Apartments in Merle Hay with rent ranges from $525 to $950 with an average price of $806.

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 $658 to $1,290 with an average monthly rent of $915.

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 $675 to $1,700. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $964.

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 $1,085 to $1,672 - averaging $1,448 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

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I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.