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1229 Merle Hay Rd
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1229 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, Iowa Available Sept 1, 2025 Welcome home to this charming 2 Bedroom 1 bath home in Merle Hay Area. Located just minutes from Merle Hay Mall, shops, restaurants and quick access to I-235. Partially fenced back yard gives you a private feel. Pets considered with additional fees. (all pets are pre-screened prior to approval) Tenant pays all utilities. Lawn Care/Snow Removal: Tenant’s responsibility No Smoking Washer/Dryer hook-ups available. All Renters Warehouse - Iowa residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $45.95/month which includes liability insurance, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, with timely rent payments, HVAC air filter delivery (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service, making utility connection and home service setup a breeze during your move-in, our best-in-class, resident rewards program, and much more! More details upon application. Application Process: Background and soft credit check required. 12 month lease minimum. There is a $50 application fee per adult, deposit pends on Credit score, and if approved, there is a one time administrative fee of $150. Deposit pends on background and credit. Contact Renters Warehouse with additional questions. Licensed in the State of Iowa

1229 Merle Hay Rd is a house located in Polk County and the 50311 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Des Moines Independent Community attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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  • Refrigerator

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  • Dogs Allowed
  • Fees not specified
  • Cats Allowed
  • Fees not specified

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Neighborhood

Located about five miles northwest of Downtown Des Moines, Merle Hay is a peaceful suburb home to Iowa’s largest mall—Merle Hay Mall, a premier shopping and entertainment destination. Aside from the many shops and eateries on the outskirts of the massive mall, Merle Hay is largely residential.

Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent throughout the neighborhood. Several local parks and playgrounds contribute to Merle Hay’s family-friendly atmosphere in addition to top-notch schools. Des Moines Art Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden are all proximate to the neighborhood as well. Getting around from Merle Hay is easy with access to I-235, I-35, and I-80.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Drake University
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., Urban
Drive: 8 min 3.8 mi
Grand View University
Drive: 12 min 7.9 mi
Des Moines Area C.C., West
Drive: 14 min 9.5 mi
1229 Merle Hay Rd is within 4 minutes or 2.3 miles from Drake University. It is also near Des Moines Area C.C., Urban and Grand View University.
Schools
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  • Private Schools
Windsor Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
Merrill Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
634 Students
Attendance Zone
Roosevelt High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,986 Students
Attendance Zone
St Theresa School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
281 Students
Nearby
Dowling Catholic High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
1,415 Students
Nearby
School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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Transportation

1229 Merle Hay Rd is near Des Moines International, located 6.7 miles or 14 minutes away.

Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Des Moines International
Drive: 14 min 6.7 mi
Car-Dependent
44
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
31
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
36
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Time and distance from 1229 Merle Hay Rd.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Franklin Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Uptown Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Shops at Roosevelt
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
1229 Merle Hay Rd has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Drake Municipal Observatory
Drive: 5 min 1.4 mi
American Legion Park
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Greenwood / Ashworth Park
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Witmer Park
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Ashby Park
Drive: 8 min 3.4 mi
1229 Merle Hay Rd has 5 parks within 3.4 miles, including Drake Municipal Observatory, Greenwood / Ashworth Park, and American Legion Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Broadlawns Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.4 mi
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
1229 Merle Hay Rd has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Broadlawns Medical Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Camp Dodge
Drive: 14 min 7.1 mi
1229 Merle Hay Rd is 7.1 miles and a 14 minute drive from Camp Dodge.

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