
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $730 (17 Rentals)


Skyline Lofts

Roseann Lofts

Tradition Pointe
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Sterling of Prairie Trail

402 SE 11th St

1733 SW 32nd Ln

District Flats

3161 SW Sharmin Ln
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Belmont Park Apartments

1218 SE Belmont Dr

3104 SW Arlan Ln
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3035 SW Sharmin Ln

3138 SW Arlan Ln
Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hills Studio Apartments | $1,111 | $1,059 | $1,130 |
| Diamond Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,302 | $1,050 | $1,645 |
Diamond Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,658 | $730 | $2,549 |
| Diamond Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $685 | $2,600 |
| Diamond Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $560 | $2,300 |
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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDiamond Hills, Ankeny, IA
Ranked #10
Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA
Crocker Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Diamond Hills is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Hills is Roseann Lofts which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Diamond Hills costs $1,782.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Diamond Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Diamond Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Diamond Hills?
Cheap apartments in Diamond Hills have an average cost of $278 which is $1,504 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Hills.
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