Cheap Homes for Rent in the Frontier Village Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $975 (15 Rentals)

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Frontier Village, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Frontier Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Frontier Village 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 Frontier Village 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
1624 NW 5th Street1/11BR,1BA$795
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Frontier Village area is the $0.94 price per square foot Elm St - Ranch Finished Basement Model at Elm St Villas in the in the Hayes Acres neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Frontier Village apartment is the TCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior Model at Trestle Corner Townhomes starting at $1,550 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Frontier Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elm St VillasElm St - Ranch Finished Basement3BR,3BA$0.94
Trestle Corner TownhomesTCT 2 Bed Non-Deck Interior2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Trestle Crossing CondosTrestle Crossing Condos 2-Bed, 2-Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
1083 NW Greenwood St, Unit 10831083 NW Greenwood St2BR,1BA$0.92
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Prairie LakesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.30
218 NW State St2 BD Legacy2BR,1BA$1.06
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
114 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32
110 NW College Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier Village

What type of rentals are currently available in Frontier Village?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Frontier Village, IA with pricing that ranges from $675 to $2,600. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Frontier Village ranging from $975 to $2,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Frontier Village?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Frontier Village ranges from $975 to $2,495 with an average monthly rent of $1,554.

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