Franklin Court Apartments
4925 Franklin Ave,
Des Moines, IA 50310
$845 - $945 | 2 Beds
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.
As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Merle Hay is $710 for a studio, $751 for one bedroom, and $851 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merle Hay has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Studio
408 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$710/month
Average Rent
1 BR
586 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$751/month
Average Rent
2 BR
733 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$851/month
Average Rent
Very Walkable
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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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