Cheap Homes for Rent in Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $700 (14 Rentals)

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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merle Hay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Urban Heights priced from $625. Plaza Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $628. Here are the most affordable Merle Hay apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Plaza ManorCedar1BR,1BA$628
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
The Village at WestchesterBedford II2BR,1BA$701
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merle Hay, IA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merle Hay area is the $0.90 price per square foot Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $889. The second greatest value Merle Hay apartment is the 2 Bedroom Renovated Model at Bexley Urbandale starting at $975 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Merle Hay neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merle Hay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.90
Bexley Urbandale2 Bedroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.15
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Classic 2-Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Crest Manor1 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Legacy Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.15
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$0.98
Chad Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merle Hay

What type of rentals are currently available in Merle Hay?

There are currently 211 Apartments for Rent in Merle Hay, IA with pricing that ranges from $625 to $2,200. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merle Hay ranging from $750 to $2,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merle Hay?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merle Hay ranges from $750 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,572.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merle Hay?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merle Hay range from $811 to $1,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $1,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,420.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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