Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA (184 Rentals)

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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property at 413 SW Westlawn Dr

$2,000

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$2,000
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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413 SW Westlawn Dr

AnkenyIA50023

Neighborhood & Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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property at 166 NE 23rd Ln

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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166 NE 23rd Ln

AnkenyIA50021
property at 619 NE Oak Ridge Dr

$2,250

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$2,250
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

619 NE Oak Ridge Dr

AnkenyIA50021
property at 4217 NE 5th St

$2,490

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$2,490
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$2,490

4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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4217 NE 5th St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 4210 NE 3rd St

$2,295

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$2,295
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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4210 NE 3rd St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 1309 Sw Lynn Dr.

$2,200

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1309 Sw Lynn Dr.

AnkenyIA50023

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Touring a rental? This guide helps you know exactly what to look for, from safety features to hidden flaws, so you can confidently sign your lease or keep searching.

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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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Creekside, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Learn the property manager's true secrets to a zero-deduction move-out. Use this step-by-step guide on documentation, cleaning, and lease-reading to reclaim your security deposit.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Tour smarter and choose with confidence. Get the essential 18 questions that reveal the truth about a rental property's maintenance, utilities, and safety.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Creekside, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #6

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Iowa and customized analysis for Northern Des Moines, IA. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with younger kids, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in Ankeny, this residential area is now ranked as one of our preferred neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, and great education and schools for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is critically important. This section of town has established a name for itself as providing first-class access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This neighborhood is one of the A-list higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, on-site concierge services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

This residential area has emerged as one of the best-regarded neighborhoods for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Creekside

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Creekside area of Ankeny, IA?

As of today, August 25, 2026, there are currently 184 available Creekside apartments priced from $675 to $2,968, with an average monthly rent of $1,309.

How much are Studio apartments in Creekside?

There are currently 45 Studio Apartments in Creekside with rent ranges from $770 to $1,056 with an average price of $886.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Creekside Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Creekside ranges from $675 to $2,261 with an average monthly rent of $1,187.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Creekside cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Creekside range from $870 to $2,706. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,307.

How expensive are Creekside Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 24 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Creekside on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,253 to $2,968 - averaging $1,856 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa

Written by: Joseph Isenberg

I'm Joe, the ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Des Moines and Central Iowa. My parents moved to Central Iowa in 1967, and my family has been here ever since.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.