Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA Under $2,000 (114 Rentals)

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Des Moines's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1
$1,000
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5000 Twana Dr, Unit 1

5000 Twana DrDes Moines, IA 50310
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property at 3520 37th st

$1,545

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$1,545

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3520 37th st

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 4704 Valdez Dr

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 31

4704 Valdez Dr

Des MoinesIA50310
property at 3001 30th St

$1,130

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3001 30th St

Des MoinesIA50310

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property at 1260 34th St

$695 - $860

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 2

1260 34th St

Des MoinesIA50311

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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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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 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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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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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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