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602 SE Grant St
602 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (29 Rentals)
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$1,050 - $1,4001 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 30
District Lofts Apartments
1335 SW Merchant StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Sterling of Prairie Trail
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Vintage Lofts - Ankeny
1675 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Roseann Lofts
1630 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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905 SW 28thAnkeny, IA 50023
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The Standard at Prairie Trail
1155 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Skyline Lofts
1680 SW Ankeny RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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District Flats
1380 SW District DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Sterling at Prairie Trail North
1108 SW Bremerton LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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Tradition Pointe
1103 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+
1225 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
402 SE 11th St
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1960 Four Seasons Dr
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Autumn Ridge
2050 Four Seasons DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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PineTree Apartments
1006 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Belmont Point Apartments
1102 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Belmont Park Apartments
1002-1004 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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1218 SE Belmont Dr
1218 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
1115 SW 11th St
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3104 SW Arlan Ln
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3035 SW Sharmin Ln
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Diamond Hills, Ankeny, IA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Diamond Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 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 | $1,655 | $730 | $2,549 |
| Diamond Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $685 | $2,600 |
| Diamond Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $560 | $2,300 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA.
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Cheapest Available Diamond Hills Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Diamond Hills area of Des Moines, IA is a Studio unit found at Sterling of Prairie Trail priced from $1,059. Roseann Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Diamond Hills apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Sterling of Prairie Trail | Sardinia | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Roseann Lofts | Roseann 2nd/3rd Floor 1 Bed Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Standard at Prairie Trail | 2nd Floor (A1) No Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Pointe 28 | Anson Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+ | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1,367 |
| The Franklin Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| Sterling at Prairie Trail North | Ginger Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Hills, IA
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Diamond Hills area is the $0.77 price per square foot Four bed Model at Prairie Trails in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Diamond Hills apartment is the 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) Model at Tradition Pointe starting at $1,367 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Hayes Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Diamond Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Prairie Trails | Four bed | 4BR,3BA | $0.77 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sterling at Prairie Trail North | Ginger Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Connect55+ Ankeny Senior Living 55+ | 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Pointe 28 | Anson Signature | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| The Standard at Prairie Trail | 4th Floor (D1) | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Roseann Lofts | Roseann 1st Floor 1 bed Corner | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Sterling of Prairie Trail | Sardinia | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| The Franklin Apartments | A2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
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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 $1,150, while the average apartment in Diamond Hills costs $1,790.
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 $274 which is $1,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Hills.
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