2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA (102 Rentals)

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The Standard at 36th
$1,475 - $1,765
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$1,220 - $1,765

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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 8

The Standard at 36th

3611 NE Otterview CirAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Apartments
$1,396 - $1,444
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$1,021 - $1,805
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$103

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$1,124 - $1,908
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Lake Shore Apartments

902 E 1st StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Avondale Trace Condos
$1,199 - $1,350
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$1,194 - $1,445
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$1,199 - $1,450
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Avondale Trace Condos

110 NE 46th LnAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Park
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$999 - $1,011
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$791 - $1,235
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$103

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$894 - $1,338
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Lake Shore Park

725-783 NE 5th StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Lake Shore Place
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$987 - $1,351
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$954 - $1,318
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$987 - $1,351
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 27

Lake Shore Place

202 NE Trilein DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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property at 209 NE 23rd Ln

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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209 NE 23rd Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 2009 NW Hickory Ln

$980

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$980

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$980

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2009 NW Hickory Ln

AnkenyIA50023
property at 3161 SW Sharmin Ln

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

3161 SW Sharmin Ln

AnkenyIA50023
property at 166 NE 23rd Ln

$1,600

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166 NE 23rd Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 213 NE 23rd Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

213 NE 23rd Ln

AnkenyIA50021

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Largest Available Ankeny 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is found at Sterling at Prairie Trail North in the Springwood neighborhood and is 1,338 square feet priced from $1,795. Savannah at Ankeny in the Outer West Des Moines Urbandale neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,298 square feet and currently listed start at $1,742. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Sterling at Prairie Trail NorthMarigold1,338 Sq Ft$1,795
Savannah at AnkenyB1 - Private Patio & 2-Car Garage1,298 Sq Ft$1,742
Chalet at Prairie TrailChalet - End Non-Patio1,202 Sq Ft$1,700
Woodland Reserve Apartments2E 1187 sf1,187 Sq Ft$1,254
1520 NW Irvinedale Dr2BR/2.0BA1,164 Sq Ft$1,475
Aspen Ridge TownhomesAspen Ridge Deck Interior1,160 Sq Ft$1,600
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior1,158 Sq Ft$1,600
Northpointe TownhomesNP 2 Bed 2-Car Non-Deck End1,158 Sq Ft$1,650
Tradition Pointe1,156 Sq Ft$1,353
Lake Shore ApartmentsB2 - Ozarks1,110 Sq Ft$1,424

Cheapest Available Ankeny 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 06, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model starting from $675 at Campus View Student Housing in the Springwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Ankeny 2 Bedroom is the 2 BDRM Model at Trilein Village Apartments starting at $800 in the Georgetown neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,485. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Campus View Student Housing2 Bed / 2 Bath$675
Trilein Village Apartments2 BDRM$800
Village on State2BD LL$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom$875
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA$895
3274 E Euclid Ave2 bed 1 bath$925
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes2Bedroom/1Bath$935
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom A$951
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic$975
Lake Shore ParkB5$1,004

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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 2 Bedroom Ankeny Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ankeny with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Ankeny is at Campus View Student Housing listed at $675.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Ankeny is $1,485.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ankeny is a 1,338 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at Sterling at Prairie Trail North.

What is the average size for Ankeny 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Ankeny is currently 1,028 sq ft.

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