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Apartments in Merle Hay Des Moines

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$1,050 - 1,965
SaddleBrook Apartments
8301 Colby Pkwy Urbandale, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$1,495
1626 Northwest Dr
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,045
4023 University Ave Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Home With Detached Garage
3605 38th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Nov. 29, 2024
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Glen Echo
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$1,645
802 63rd St
Windsor Heights, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$915 - 1,110
Westchester Square
5528 Meredith Drive Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$950
University West Apartments
4010 University Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,350
1479-1481 NW 81st St
Clive, IA
2 BR | Nov. 28, 2024
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$945 - 1,695
Saddlebrook Apartments
8301 Colby Parkway Urbandale, IA
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$1,075
3809 34th St
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Dec. 8, 2024
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$850
Roosevelt Manor
4223 Chamberlain Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Ingersoll Park
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$900 - 1,480
The Drake
1260 34th St Des Moines, IA
1 - 4 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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$1,250
Drake Townhomes
1218 34th St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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Lofts On 34th
1219 34th St Des Moines, IA
Studio - 3 BR | Available Now
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$797 - 895
The Birch (douglas Terrace)
3120 Douglas Ave Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$675 - 725
3309 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
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$725
3326 University Ave
Des Moines, IA
1 BR | Dec. 4, 2024
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$720 - 950
Legacy Apartments
3610 Twana Dr Des Moines, IA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
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$950
Bexley Urbandale
7800 Iltis Dr Urbandale, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$750
Jk Sully1075
1075 33Rd St Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$777 - 1,821
Robin Hill
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2000 Westown Pkwy. #37 West Des Moines, IA
1 - 2 BR | Nov. 27, 2024
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$695
3205 Kingman Blvd Unit Des
Des Moines, IA
2 BR | Available Now
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$746 - 1,080
Bristol Ridge
4435 Nw 86th Street, , Urbandale, IA
1 - 3 BR | Nov. 29, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Rentable.co has over 55 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 $707 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 $788 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 $925 per month.

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

Rentable.co has over 10,274 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 $920 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 $900 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 $1,600 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 $37,000 to live comfortably.

Des Moines:
November Rent Report

Welcome to the November 2024 Des Moines Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the November 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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Des Moines Rent Prices Decrease From October to November

Des Moines rent prices decreased over the last month. From October to November, the city experienced a 0.0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $996.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from October to November, Des Moines experienced a 0.53% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Des Moines two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $942.0.

November Prices: Des Moines vs. Surrounding Areas

Waukee, IA
Ankeny, IA
Grimes, IA
West Des Moines, IA
Altoona, IA
Des Moines, IA
Urbandale, IA
$1,276
$1,262
$1,184
$1,174
$1,030
$996
$921
$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 4 of the Des Moines suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 2 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, Urbandale, IA, Grimes, IA .

  • Rent decreased in Waukee, IA, Altoona, IA.

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

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

November 2024 Pricing Trends: Des Moines vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Washington, DC
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Minneapolis, MN
Pittsburgh, PA
Des Moines, IA
$4,211
$3,115
$2,373
$2,354
$1,903
$1,338
$1,246
$1,202
$996
$0
$1,400
$2,800
$4,200
$5,600
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 November 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR November 2 BR M/M % Change
Des Moines, IA $996.0 4.08% $937.0 0.43%
West Des Moines, IA $1,174.0 0.34% $1,261.0 0.88%
Ankeny, IA $1,262.0 2.10% $1,416.0 -1.94%
Waukee, IA $1,276.0 -0.70% $1,459.0 5.42%
Urbandale, IA $921.0 2.91% $1,079.0 6.41%
Altoona, IA $1,030.0 -2.83% $1,444.0 4.79%
Grimes, IA $1,184.0 0.85% $1,365.0 3.41%

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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