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property at 174 NE 49th St

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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174 NE 49th St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 4817 NE Sherman Ln

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4817 NE Sherman Ln

AnkenyIA50021

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Largest Available Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is found at Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley Crossing in the Creekside neighborhood and is 1,658 square feet priced from $1,894. Tradition Pointe in the Springwood neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,444 square feet and currently listed start at $1,583. Here is today’s list of the largest available 3 Bedroom units in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley CrossingE1 Pattison - 3 Bedroom + Flex Space1,658 Sq Ft$1,894
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)1,444 Sq Ft$1,583
Woodland Reserve Apartments3N 1391 sf1,391 Sq Ft$1,448
Lake Shore ApartmentsC2 - Superior1,360 Sq Ft$1,796
Oakwood PlaceOak MKT1,247 Sq Ft$1,725
Windsor Village CondosWV 3 Bed1,237 Sq Ft$1,450
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath1,220 Sq Ft$620
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P1,203 Sq Ft$1,400
Grand Homes (55+ Community)Three Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$975
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded1,080 Sq Ft$1,308

Cheapest Available Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 20, 2026 the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit in Ankeny, IA is the 3 Bed / 3 Bath Model starting from $640 at Campus View Student Housing in the Springwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Ankeny 3 Bedroom is the Three Bedroom Model at Grand Homes (55+ Community) starting at $975 in the Castalia Plaza neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,913. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in Ankeny:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Campus View Student Housing3 Bed / 3 Bath$640
Grand Homes (55+ Community)Three Bedroom$975
Delaware Crossing Apartments & Townhomes3Bedroom/2Bath - Upgraded$1,308
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P$1,400
Woodland Reserve Apartments3N 1391 sf$1,448
Windsor Village CondosWV 3 Bed$1,450
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)$1,583
Oakwood PlaceOak MKT$1,725
Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom$1,778
Lake Shore ApartmentsC2 - Superior$1,796

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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 Campus View Student Housing listed at $640.

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

The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Ankeny is $1,913.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ankeny is a 1,658 square feet unit starting from $1,894 at Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley Crossing.

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

The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Ankeny is currently 1,548 sq ft.

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