1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA (56 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
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306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
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Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Fletcher Estates
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Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Pine Tree Flats
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Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Attivo Trail Ankeny
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Attivo Trail Ankeny

1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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110 SW School St
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110 SW School St

110 SW School StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Oakwood Heights
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Oakwood Heights

7368 NE Berwick DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Villas at Meadow Springs
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Villas at Meadow Springs

710 S Ankeny BlvdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mill Pond
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Mill Pond

1201 SE Mill Pond CtAnkeny, IA 50021
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Largest Available Ankeny 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is found at Sterling at Prairie Trail North in the Springwood neighborhood and is 904 square feet priced from $1,500. Timberland at Crestbruck in the Georgetown neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $867. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome904 Sq Ft$1,500
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B850 Sq Ft$867
The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1Burgundy809 Sq Ft$1,250
Woodland Reserve Apartments1A 796 sf796 Sq Ft$1,140
Lake Shore ApartmentsA5 - Panorama785 Sq Ft$1,188
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR780 Sq Ft$1,070
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom700 Sq Ft$800
Campus Town Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath Private690 Sq Ft$1,250
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor680 Sq Ft$825
Oakwood PlaceThe Ash674 Sq Ft$1,050

Cheapest Available Ankeny 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 03, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is the 1B1B Model starting from $700 at Ankeny Park Apartments in the Georgetown neighborhood. The second most affordable Ankeny 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $800 in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,237. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B$700
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom$800
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 2nd Floor$825
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B$867
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom (New Building)$975
Brick Towne at Piper1x1$1,000
Oakwood PlaceThe Ash$1,050
Tradition ApartmentsWhistler 1BR$1,070
Lake Shore ApartmentsA4 - Saylorville$1,080
District Lofts ApartmentsDistrict Lofts 1 - 2nd and 3rd Floor Interior$1,115

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Ankeny Overview

Ankeny, Iowa is an amazing place to live with many opportunities for recreation, access to public transportation, as well as optimal seasonal weather. The town is a great place to raise a family and the town has even been recognized for this fact.

Why live in Ankeny, IA?

The town of Ankeny, Iowa is a very nice place to live because of it's focus on family and building a strong community. The city offers several opportunities for family recreation including hiking, classes, and events all year long. Because of the town's efforts to make the town a great place for families, Ankeny was recognized by Family Circle one of the top ten places in the US to live. A year later, the town placed #62 on the top 100 places to live in MONEY Magazine. If you want a great place to raise your family, choose Ankeny, Iowa.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Ankeny, IA

Ranked #11

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Ankeny, IA

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ankeny Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ankeny is $1,237.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ankeny is a 904 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at Sterling at Prairie Trail North.

What is the average size for Ankeny 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ankeny is currently 697 sq ft.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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