Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $525 (58 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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Trailside Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trailside Apartments

1115 W 1st StAnkeny, IA 50023
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1624 NW 5th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

1624 NW 5th Street

1624 NW 5th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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218 NW State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

218 NW State St

218 NW State StAnkeny, IA 50023
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310 NW Chapel Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

310 NW Chapel Dr

310 NW Chapel DrAnkeny, 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 114 NW College Ave priced from $725. 110 NW College Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $725. Here are the most affordable Creekside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$725
Trilein VillageSterling SignatureStudio,1BA$770
1624 NW 5th Street1/11BR,1BA$795
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$800
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekside, IA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Creekside area is the $1.00 price per square foot Centennial Pointe West Model at Centennial Pointe West in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Creekside apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at Northgate Apartments starting at $1,345 with a $1.10 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.
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
Northgate Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.10
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Lake Shore PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.14
1083 NW Greenwood St, Unit 10831083 NW Greenwood St2BR,1BA$0.92
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Timberland at CrestbruckTwo Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.02
Maple Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.11
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Ankeny. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, 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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Creekside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Creekside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Creekside is at Trilein Village listed at $770.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Creekside Apartment is $725 at 114 NW College Ave.

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 218 NW State St.

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 $1,253.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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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.