Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merle Hay Neighborhood of Des Moines, IA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Uplift Manor
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from $2001 Bedroom Apartments

Uplift Manor

2916 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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3809 University Ave
from $575Studio Apartments

3809 University Ave

3809 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Drake Collection
from $6251 Bedroom Apartments

Drake Collection

2931 Cottage Grove AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Brickstone Apts LLC
from $650Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickstone Apts LLC

2805 30th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Hickman House
from $7251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hickman House

2221 63rd StDes Moines, IA 50322
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Roosevelt Manor
from $7502 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Manor

4223 Chamberlain DrDes Moines, IA 50312
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Silhouette Apartments
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from $7501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Silhouette Apartments

3720 57th StDes Moines, IA 50310
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Thomas Apartments
from $7901 Bedroom Apartments

Thomas Apartments

1030 56th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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University West
from $8002 Bedroom Apartments

University West

4010 UniversityDes Moines, IA 50311
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Skyloft Apartments
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from $8252 Bedroom Apartments

Skyloft Apartments

1414 30th StDes Moines, IA 50311
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4314 University Ave
from $8301 Bedroom Apartments

4314 University Ave

4314 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Chetwynd Apartments
from $8352 Bedroom Apartments

Chetwynd Apartments

3519 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Kingstone Apartments 2
from $8502 Bedroom Apartments

Kingstone Apartments 2

3121 Kingman BlvdDes Moines, IA 50311
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University Park Place
from $8502 Bedroom Apartments

University Park Place

3725-3727 University AveDes Moines, IA 50311
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Westridge Apartments
from $600Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westridge Apartments

8330 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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Lillis Lofts
from $1,2962 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lillis Lofts

6313 Douglas AveUrbandale, IA 50322
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Executive Heights
from $6501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Executive Heights

8355 Alice AveClive, IA 50325
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Capri Apartments
from $6601 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Capri Apartments

8465 Clark StClive, IA 50325
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West Winds Apartments
from $6751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West Winds Apartments

8190 Harbach BlvdClive, IA 50325
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2170 NW 82nd St
from $7002 Bedroom Apartments

2170 NW 82nd St

2170 NW 82nd StClive, IA 50325
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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 Eddy priced from $625. Welcome to 2800 30th St. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Merle Hay apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Eddy0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$625
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$650
3309 University Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$675
The DrakeB31BR,1BA$680
Plaza ManorAspen1BR,1BA$696
Beaverdale Housing LLCStudioStudio,1BA$710
Oakview TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$710
Westpointe ApartmentsWashingtonStudio,1BA$725
The Village at WestchesterBedford2BR,1BA$728

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merle Hay, IA

As of December 30, 2024 the best value apartment in the Merle Hay area is the $1.06 price per square foot Jordan Model at Ashley Square in the in the Northwest Des Moines neighborhood starting from $1,057. The second greatest value Merle Hay apartment is the Two Bedroom A Model at Westchester Square starting at $972 with a $0.98 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.
Ashley SquareJordan2BR,2BA$1.06
Westchester SquareTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$0.98
7815 Douglas Ave #102, Unit #1027815 Douglas Ave #1022BR,1.5BA$1.02
Urban Green Apartments2 BD Oak2BR,1BA$1.04
The Birch (Douglas Terrace)Elevated 2 Bed2BR,1BA$0.94
Elm Village Apartments2 BDRM2BR,1BA$1.08
Park West2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Harsunvest HKM - 5902-5906 Hickman Rd2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.99
The Village at WestchesterHarrison II2BR,1BA$0.93
Welcome to 2800 30th St.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merle Hay, Des Moines, IA

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Des Moines. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merle Hay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merle Hay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merle Hay is at The Eddy listed at $625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment is $650 at Welcome to 2800 30th St..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merle Hay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merle Hay is starting from $697 at Plaza Manor.

What is the most affordable Merle Hay Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merle Hay Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Country Club Village Apartments and starts from $1,165.

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