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1218 SE Belmont Dr
1218 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Diamond Hills Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (25 Rentals)
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602 SE Grant St
602 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021
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The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1
2337 SW Plaza PkwyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Roseann Lofts
1630 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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1210 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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District Lofts Apartments
1335 SW Merchant StAnkeny, IA 50023
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The Standard at Prairie Trail
1155 SW Prairie Trail PkyAnkeny, IA 50023
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Vintage Lofts - Ankeny
1675 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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Pointe 28
905 SW 28thAnkeny, IA 50023
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Sterling at Prairie Trail North
1108 SW Bremerton LnAnkeny, IA 50023
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1103 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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1225 SW 28th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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District Flats
1380 SW District DrAnkeny, IA 50023
1961 Four Seasons Dr
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3119 SW Sharmin Lane
3119 SW Sharmin LaneAnkeny, IA 50023
3161 SW Sharmin Ln
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Chalet at Prairie Trail
1400 SW 11th StAnkeny, IA 50023
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PineTree Apartments
1006 SE Belmont DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Autumn Ridge
2050 Four Seasons 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
3044 SW Sharmin Ln
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Twin Gates Townhomes
1558 SW Twin Gates DrAnkeny, IA 50023
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Grant Townhomes
3001-3015 SE Grant StAnkeny, IA 50021
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Attivo Trail Ankeny
1010 SW Magazine RdAnkeny, IA 50023
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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 | $1,092 | $1,059 | $1,125 |
| Diamond Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $1,115 | $1,580 |
| Diamond Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $795 | $2,549 |
| Diamond Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $685 | $2,600 |
| Diamond Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,002 | $600 | $2,300 |
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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 3 Beds unit found at Campus View Student Housing priced from $640. 602 SE Grant St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $825. 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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| Campus View Student Housing | 3 Bed / 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $640 |
| 602 SE Grant St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Sterling at Prairie Trail - Phase 1 | Sardinia | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Roseann Lofts | Roseann 2nd/3rd Floor 1 Bed Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| The Franklin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Diamond Hills, IA
As of April 10, 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 Cascade Falls - Two-Story Model at Prairie Trails starting at $2,300 with a $1.05 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 |
| Prairie Trails | Cascade Falls - Two-Story | 3BR,3BA | $1.05 |
| The District Brownstones | District Brownstones 2 Bed Interior Unit | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Chalet at Prairie Trail | Chalet - End Non-Patio | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| 3119 SW Sharmin Lane | 3119 SW Sharmin Lane | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
| Tradition Pointe | 2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A) | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Sterling at Prairie Trail North | Lily Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| 602 SE Grant St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Campus View Student Housing | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.90 |
| The Franklin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Diamond Hills Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Diamond Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Diamond Hills is Roseann Lofts which is listed at $1,115, while the average apartment in Diamond Hills costs $1,925.
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 1 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 $542 which is $1,383 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Diamond Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
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A Local Expert's Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Des Moines, Iowa
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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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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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