Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (27 Rentals)

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306 NW State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

306 NW State St

306 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Mark III Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mark III Apartments

2101 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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MORT II
1 Bedroom Apartments

MORT II

2022 NW Hickory LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pine Tree Flats
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Tree Flats

1713 NW Pine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Creekside, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Creekside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Creekside area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Trailside Apartments priced from $795. 2003-2005 W 1st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Creekside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trailside Apartments1 Bedroom 1st Floor1BR,1BA$795
2003-2005 W 1st St1B1B1BR,1BA$800
Trilein Village Apartments1 BDRM-Remodel1BR,1BA$825
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$845
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$849
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekside, IA

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creekside area is the $1.19 price per square foot D1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom Model at Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley Crossing in the in the Creekside neighborhood starting from $1,779. The second greatest value Creekside apartment is the 3N 1391 sf Model at Woodland Reserve Apartments starting at $1,468 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brixin Townhomes at Kimberley CrossingD1 Tatum - 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Woodland Reserve Apartments3N 1391 sf3BR,2BA$1.06
Windsor Village CondosWV 3 Bed3BR,2BA$1.17
Lake Shore PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.12
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.06
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.18
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$1.18
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1.17
Village on State2BD LL2BR,1BA$1.06

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekside Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Creekside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Creekside Apartment is $795 at Trailside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Creekside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Creekside is starting from $845 at Village on State.

What is the most affordable Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake Shore Place and starts from $1,232.

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