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Apartments in Merle Hay Des Moines

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$1,795
1920 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA
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$1,995
2819 48th Pl
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jun. 17, 2024
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$1,200
3710 56th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 15, 2024
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$1,200 - 1,350
Lje Freedom Properties, Llc Dba Drake Townhomes
1750 48th St Suite 100A Des Moines, IA
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$715 - 770
Plaza Manor
1.0
3821 66th Ave. Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,095 - 1,150
36 Plex - Village Green Apartments
4532, 4534 & 4536 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 1, 2024
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$1,295
2 Bedroom Duplex In Windsor Heights
7105 Forest Ct Windsor Heights, IA
2 BR | Jun. 14, 2024
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$2,595
4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Home In Urbandale
14315 Oak Brook Dr Urbandale, IA
4 BR | Jun. 21, 2024
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$825
Beaver Avenue Apartments
3505 Beaver Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 10, 2024
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Glen Echo
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$695
Urban Heights
7631 Hickman Rd Urbandale, IA
Studio | May. 11, 2024
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Rocklyn
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$749 - 945
Westpointe Apartments
2510 Canterbury Rd. Urbandale, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$865 - 910
Urban Green Apartments
7715 Hickman Rd Office Urbandale, IA
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$1,195
Kingman Gdn
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Available Now
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Waveland Woods
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$575
The Eddy
1120 Polk Blvd Des Moines, IA
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Waveland Park
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$795
Carver Investments Llc
7511 Dennis Dr Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Karen Acres
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$1,015 - 1,693
Ashley Square
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5501 Aurora Ave Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,080 - 1,120
Windsor Square By Broadmoor
900 65th St Windsor Heights, IA
1 BR | May. 3, 2024
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$785 - 1,056
The Village at Westchester
1.0
5413 Aurora Ave. Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | May. 2, 2024
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$1,900
1230 40th St
Des Moines, IA
3 BR | Jun. 10, 2024
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$1,045
4023 University Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
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$940 - 1,085
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
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$900
4010 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$850
3809 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$945 - 1,695
Saddlebrook Apartments
8301 Colby Parkway Urbandale, IA
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$990
Chetwynd Place
3517 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | May. 22, 2024
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Woodland Heights
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$680 - 905
The Drake
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$975 - 1,500
Park West
1155 Office Park Road West Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,325
1219 34th St Unit 310
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2024
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$825 - 1,095
The Birch (douglas Terrace)
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
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$650 - 695
3326 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Merle Hay on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 35 apartments available near Merle Hay.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Merle Hay?

The average rent for a studio apartment near Merle Hay is around $732 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Merle Hay?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment near Merle Hay is around $885 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Merle Hay?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment near Merle Hay is around $915 per month.

How many apartments are available in Des Moines, IA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 10,003 apartments available in Des Moines.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Des Moines is around $860 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $940 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, IA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines is around $900 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Des Moines, IA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Des Moines, the average rent price is $900 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,620 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Des Moines, IA?

Based on average rent prices in Des Moines, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $34,000 to live comfortably.

Des Moines:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2024 key findings and figures for the Des Moines rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Des Moines and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Des Moines average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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$790
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1 BR       2 BR

Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From March to April

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a -1.76% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $893.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Des Moines experienced a -2.01% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $924.0.

April Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Grimes, IA
Waukee, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Ankeny, IA
Altoona, IA
Johnston, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,256
$1,255
$1,168
$1,140
$1,077
$999
$909
$884
$0
$450
$900
$1,350
$1,800
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Des Moines and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Des Moines over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 6 of the Des Moines suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 1 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rent increased in West Des Moines, IA, Ankeny, IA, Waukee, IA, Urbandale, IA, Grimes, IA, Altoona, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Johnston, IA.

  • 6 suburbs are currently priced higher than the city of Des Moines.

  • 1 suburb is currently priced lower than the city of Des Moines.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
$909
$0
$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Des Moines Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Des Moines over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Des Moines average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Des Moines and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Des Moines and suburbs

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $909.0 -2.15% $943.0 -1.57%
West Des Moines, IA $1,168.0 1.48% $1,293.0 3.52%
Ankeny, IA $1,140.0 0.89% $1,467.0 1.17%
Waukee, IA $1,255.0 2.20% $1,435.0 3.46%
Urbandale, IA $884.0 0.23% $911.0 1.34%
Grimes, IA $1,256.0 3.55% $1,387.0 1.76%
Altoona, IA $1,077.0 10.01% $1,138.0 0.62%
Johnston, IA $999.0 0.00% $1,207.0 -0.66%

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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