3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Ankeny, IA (67 Rentals)

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property at 174 NE 49th St

$1,600

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174 NE 49th St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 4817 NE Sherman Ln

$1,650

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4817 NE Sherman Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 202 NW Sharmin Dr

$7,278

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 28

202 NW Sharmin Dr

AnkenyIA50023

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Largest Available Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is found at Centennial Pointe West in the Georgetown neighborhood and is 2,400 square feet priced from $2,400. Brixin at Kimberley Crossing in the Creekside neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,498 square feet and currently listed start at $2,010. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West2,400 Sq Ft$2,400
Brixin at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom1,498 Sq Ft$2,010
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)1,444 Sq Ft$1,583
The Franklin ApartmentsA31,430 Sq Ft$1,950
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson1,418 Sq Ft$1,802
Lake Shore ApartmentsC2 - Superior1,360 Sq Ft$1,991
Oakwood PlaceOak MKT1,247 Sq Ft$1,725
Grand Homes (55+ Community)Three Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$975
Pointe 28Conley Signature1,198 Sq Ft$1,760
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded1,080 Sq Ft$1,388

Cheapest Available Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 04, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is the Three Bedroom Model starting from $975 at Grand Homes (55+ Community) in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The second most affordable Ankeny 3 Bedroom is the 3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded Model at Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,388 in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,972. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Grand Homes (55+ Community)Three Bedroom$975
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded$1,388
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)$1,583
Oakwood PlaceOak MKT$1,725
Pointe 28Conley Signature$1,760
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson$1,802
Lake Shore ApartmentsC1 - Michigan$1,991
Brixin at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom$2,010
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West$2,400

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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 3 Bedroom Ankeny Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ankeny with 3 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Ankeny is at Grand Homes (55+ Community) listed at $975.

How much is the average rent for a 3 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment?

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ankeny is $1,972.

What is the largest available 3 Bedroom Ankeny Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ankeny is a 2,400 square feet unit starting from $2,400 at Centennial Pointe West.

What is the average size for Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ankeny is currently 1,598 sq ft.

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