1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA (81 Rentals)

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Mark III Apartments
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Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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MORT II
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MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, 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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306 NW State St
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306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Largest Available Ankeny 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is found at Sterling of Prairie Trail in the Hayes Acres neighborhood and is 1,031 square feet priced from $1,250. Savannah at Ankeny in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 914 square feet and currently listed start at $1,663. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sterling of Prairie TrailBurgundy1,031 Sq Ft$1,250
Savannah at AnkenyA1.1 - Private Patio & 2-Car Garage914 Sq Ft$1,663
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthLily Townhome904 Sq Ft$1,500
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom866 Sq Ft$1,049
Pointe 28Anson Signature779 Sq Ft$1,325
Lake Shore ApartmentsA4 - Saylorville735 Sq Ft$1,206
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom700 Sq Ft$800
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor680 Sq Ft$795
Vintage Lofts - AnkenyVintage Lofts - 2nd Floor Corner678 Sq Ft$1,400
Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+1 BR 1 BA625 Sq Ft$1,355

Cheapest Available Ankeny 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 26, 2026 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 Ash 40% Model at Oakwood Place starting at $766 in the Springwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,246. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ankeny Park Apartments1B1B$700
Oakwood PlaceAsh 40%$766
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor$795
Grand Homes (55+ Community)One Bedroom$800
Lake Shore ParkA1$890
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom$950
AshbrookeBayou$965
Brick Towne at Piper1x1$1,000

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ankeny Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ankeny with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ankeny is at Ankeny Park Apartments listed at $700.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ankeny is $1,246.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ankeny is a 1,031 square feet unit starting from $1,250 at Sterling of Prairie Trail.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ankeny is currently 634 sq ft.

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