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Lease termsDeposit: $825
Deposit
$825
Amenities
In-unitBalcony, Controlled Access
Balcony
Controlled Access
CommunityLaundry
Laundry
Unique featuresGarages Available
Garages Available
About Flats on 56th
Large and cozy 1 Bedroom apartment located in a controlled-access building in Des Moines, near the Merle Hay Mall. This unit features fresh paint, a private balcony, and an overall clean and modern living space. Enjoy close proximity to stores, restaurants, and everything you need within walking distance!
Amenities:
- Fresh paint throughout
- Controlled access building
- On-site laundry facilities
- Free off-street parking
- Pet Friendly
Location Highlights:
- Walking distance to many restaurants and retail stores
- Steps from Merle Hay Mall
- Bus stop nearby for easy commuting
This apartment offers comfort, convenience, and a central location. Perfect for anyone looking for easy access to shopping, dining, and transportation.
Merle Hay, located between I-235 and I-80/35, is a commercial and residential Des Moines neighborhood with a mall corridor and mid-century subdivisions. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Merle Hay Road and Douglas Avenue, where big-box storefronts, local eateries, and steady traffic set a pragmatic, on-the-go tone. Ranch houses and split-levels sit on curving streets, with pockets of apartments near the main arterials. Merle Hay Mall remains the defining landmark, shaping the area’s retail-first geography. The Des Moines Buccaneers at Buccaneer Arena add a loud, local sports ritual to the week. Sidewalks and multi-use paths link to nearby green space for a break from the corridor pace.
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Historical weather
Des Moines, IA • 50310
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 10.3 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Flats on 56th is a 648 square foot property with 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms. Flats on 56th is located in Des Moines, the 50310 zipcode, and the Des Moines Independent Community School District.