
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (63 Rentals)
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230 NW College Ave

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106 NW College Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

114 NW College Ave

Ankeny Park Apartments

110 NW College Ave

114 NW College Ave

114 NW College Ave

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1624 NW 5th St, Unit 7, Unit 7

1913 W 1st St, Unit 104
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1624 NW 5th St, Unit 3

1624 NW 5th St

2005 NW Hickory Ln, Unit 5

2006 NW Hickory Ln

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206 SW State St, Unit 5, Unit 5

Applewood Properties

Timberland at Crestbruck

Lake Shore Park

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218 NW Chapel Dr, Unit Chapel, Unit Chapel

214 NW Chapel Dr, Unit 1
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2017 NW Hickory Ln

1913 W 1st St, Unit 201

310 NW Chapel Dr

1923 NW Hickory Ln

Ashbrooke

Brick Towne at Signature Village

Pine Meadows

1718 NW Pine Rd

209 SW School St

Trilein Village Apartments
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Brick Towne at Piper

Fieldstream Apartment Homes

Woodland Reserve Apartments

Uptown Lofts

Lake Shore Apartments

Spectrum Heights NEW!

The Standard at 36th Street

Lake Shore Place

Northgate Apartments

Prairie Lakes
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Avondale Trace Condos

Windsor Village Condos

4805 NE Grant Ln

State Street Lofts

Ledgestone Townhomes

306 NW State St

Mark III Apartments

Fletcher Estates

110 NW College Ave

Parkview Terrace Apartments
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Creekside, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Creekside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekside Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $1,133 | $1,186 |
| Creekside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,058 | $675 | $1,946 |
| Creekside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,351 | $850 | $2,680 |
| Creekside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,109 | $1,211 | $5,860 |
| Creekside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,950 | $2,032 |
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There are currently 63 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Creekside Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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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 Ankeny Park Apartments priced from $700. Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Creekside apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Park Apartments | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $845 |
| Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
| Lake Shore Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brick Towne at Signature Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Pine Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| Brick Towne at Piper | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Creekside, IA
As of May 08, 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 E1 Pattison - 4 Bedroom Model at Brixin at Kimberley Crossing starting at $1,894 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Creekside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Creekside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Pointe West | Centennial Pointe West | 3BR,3BA | $1.00 |
| Brixin at Kimberley Crossing | E1 Pattison - 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.14 |
| 1520 NW Irvinedale Dr | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Windsor Village Condos | WV 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Applewood Properties | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Timberland at Crestbruck | Two Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Northgate Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Maple Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| Pine Meadows | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special | 2 BD Legacy | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 $700 at Ankeny Park 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 Cozy 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom in Prime Ankeny Location - $99 Deposit & Rent Special.
What is the most affordable Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Creekside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lake Shore Apartments and starts from $1,785.
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