This refreshed 1950 gem offers 1,265 sq ft of inviting living space refinished hardwood floors, updated bathroom, and modern kitchen appliances make it fully move in ready. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back deck with your fenced in backyard or unwind in the finished basement with a wet bar.. Situated on a quiet and spacious 6,600 sq ft lot, this friendly Merle Hay home combines typical neighborhood charm with lots of comfort and character. Ready to call it home? Let's connect!
This House is within minutes of transportation to Ingersoll restaurants and can get to the heart of downtown Des Moines in less than 10 minutes. With the Interstate being 2 minutes from the house, nowhere in the Des Moines Metro is too far away.
Utilities are not included. Looking for 1 year lease to start. Pets are allowed. No smoking inside of house. 1 stall garage detached for parking as well as a very long driveway that can fit up to 5 cars.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$1,950/mo
1321 Merle Hay Rd, Des Moines, IA 50311
2beds
1,265sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Dogs OK
Central air
In unit laundry
Detached parking
Forced air
What's special
Refinished hardwood floorsUpdated bathroomInviting living spaceFenced in backyardVery long drivewayBack deckModern kitchen appliances
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,265 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Detached
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Appliances purchased in 2025, Fenced in Backyard, Heating system: Forced Air, Will allow pets ( up to 2)
Details
- Parcel number: 10011937000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Des Moines
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,950$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 7/19/2021 | Sold | $192,000-1.5%$152/sqft |
Source:  DMMLS #630695 | ||
| 6/14/2021 | Pending sale | $195,000$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #630695 | ||
| 6/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $195,000+85.7%$154/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #630695 | ||
| 4/25/2013 | Sold | $105,000-8.7%$83/sqft |
Source: DMMLS #406300 | ||
