1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA (65 Rentals)

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Drake Collection
1 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Hickman House
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Oakview Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview Terrace

2901-2907 Boston AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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4314 University Ave
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4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Uplift Manor
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Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Yocum Apartments
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Yocum Apartments

3438 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2901 Rutland Ave
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2901 Rutland Ave

2901 Rutland AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Beaverdale Apartments
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Beaverdale Apartments

3505 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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2300 Beaver Ave
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2300 Beaver Ave

2300 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50310
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3326 University Ave
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3326 University Ave

3326 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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2911 Kingman Blvd
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2911 Kingman Blvd

2911 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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1069 33rd St
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1069 33rd St

1069 33rd StDes Moines, IA 50311
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1411 Beaver Ave
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1411 Beaver Ave

1411 Beaver AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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3015 30th St
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3015 30th St

3015 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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4131 55th St
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4131 55th St

4131 55th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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1415 34th St
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1415 34th St

1415 34th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA Local Guide

Largest Available Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Merle Hay area of Des Moines, IA is found at Country Club Village Apartments and is listed at 800 square feet priced from $870. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Country Club Village ApartmentsHinsdale800 Sq Ft$870
Westpointe ApartmentsJefferson759 Sq Ft$991
Urban Green Apartments1 BR Oak750 Sq Ft$865
SaddleBrook ApartmentsB716 Sq Ft$1,125
Ashley SquareAurora700 Sq Ft$913
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA700 Sq Ft$650
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft662 Sq Ft$825
Chad Estates1 bedroom650 Sq Ft$765
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath550 Sq Ft$750

Cheapest Available Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Merle Hay of Des Moines, IA is the Cedar Model starting from $628 at Plaza Manor. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merle Hay is currently $912. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Plaza ManorCedar$628
Legacy Apartments1BR/1.0BA$650
The Drake1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom$730
Silhouette Apartments1A$750
Beaverdale Housing LLC1 bed 1 bath$750
Chad Estates1 bedroom$765
Oakview TerraceOne Bedroom$780
Country Club Village ApartmentsAugusta$815
Robin Hill1 Bed 1 Bath$819
Olde English Village1 Bed | 1 Bath | 662 sq ft$825

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #74

Among neighborhoods in Des Moines, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Iowa, including Des Moines. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Merle Hay Neighborhood in Des Moines, IA

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Merle Hay with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Merle Hay is at Plaza Manor listed at $628.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merle Hay is $912.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merle Hay is a 800 square feet unit starting from $870 at Country Club Village Apartments.

What is the average size for Merle Hay 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merle Hay is currently 795 sq ft.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.