Cheap Homes for Rent in Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $1,000 (21 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 The View on Douglas priced from $650. Urban Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Merle Hay apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View on Douglas0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Urban Heights0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$695
Plaza ManorAzalea2BR,1BA$696
The View On Hickman0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$699
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merle Hay, IA

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merle Hay area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2107 52nd St Model at 2107 52nd St, Unit 2017 in the in the Merle Hay neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Merle Hay apartment is the 7815 Douglas Ave Model at 7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 102 starting at $995 with a $1.04 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.
2107 52nd St, Unit 20172107 52nd St2BR,1.5BA$1.15
7815 Douglas Ave, Unit 1027815 Douglas Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Bexley Urbandalebxl-B1r2BR,1BA$1.18
Crest Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.11
Park West Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.03
Urban Green Apartments - Urbandale1 BR Oak1BR,1BA$1.11
Silhouette Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.19
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 208 Apartments for Rent in Merle Hay, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,800. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merle Hay ranging from $1,075 to $2,400.

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 $1,075 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,834.

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 $736 to $1,705, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $2,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,420.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Joseph Isenberg

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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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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