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property at 4210 NE 3rd St
$2,295

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Base Rent$2,295

Total Monthly Price$2,295
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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4210 NE 3rd St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 2936 SW Country Ln
$2,500

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Base Rent$2,500

Total Monthly Price$2,500
3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
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2936 SW Country Ln

AnkenyIA50023
property at 4005 NE 2nd Ln
$1,800
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4005 NE 2nd Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 3635 NE Kara Ln
$1,900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 5
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3635 NE Kara Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 3619 NE Kara Ln
$1,900
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals
Available Sep 5
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3619 NE Kara 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 Centennial Pointe West in the Georgetown neighborhood and is 2,400 square feet priced from $2,400. Prairie Trails in the Hayes Acres neighborhood has the second largest 3 Bedroom, which is sized at 2,190 square feet and currently listed start at $2,300. 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
Prairie TrailsCascade Falls - Ranch2,190 Sq Ft$2,300
Four Grand Brownstones - AnkenyFour Grand Brownstones - Interior1,801 Sq Ft$2,150
Brixin at Kimberley CrossingE1 Pattison - 3 Bedroom + Flex Space1,658 Sq Ft$1,850
Woodland Reserve Apartments3B 1551 sf1,551 Sq Ft$1,544
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)1,475 Sq Ft$1,606
The Franklin Apartments3 Bedroom1,430 Sq Ft$1,750
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson1,418 Sq Ft$1,710
Lake Shore ApartmentsC2 - Superior1,360 Sq Ft$1,623
Grand Homes (55+ Community)Three Bedroom1,200 Sq Ft$975

Cheapest Available Ankeny 3 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 05, 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 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Northgate Apartments starting at $1,345 in the Georgetown neighborhood. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Ankeny is currently $1,753. 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
Northgate Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath$1,345
Avondale Trace CondosAC.3B.2B.B/P$1,400
Prairie LakesThree Bedroom B$1,446
Woodland Reserve Apartments3B 1551 sf$1,544
Tradition Pointe3Bdrm - 1115 Building (B)$1,606
Lake Shore ApartmentsC1 - Michigan$1,623
The Ridge at Canyon Landing TownhomesPearson$1,710
Pointe 28Connor Signature$1,730

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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 $1,753.

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 1,602 sq ft.

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