
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $870 (38 Rentals)


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Lake Shore Park

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Lake Shore Place

Timberland at Crestbruck

Pine Meadows

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711 NE 7th St
Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayes Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayes Acres Studio Apartments | $1,048 | $770 | $1,130 |
| Hayes Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,195 | $700 | $2,338 |
Hayes Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $870 | $2,803 |
| Hayes Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,852 | $685 | $2,974 |
| Hayes Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $560 | $2,500 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHayes Acres, Ankeny, IA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayes Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hayes Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayes Acres is under $1,059.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayes Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Hayes Acres is Applewood Properties which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Hayes Acres costs $1,760.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayes Acres?
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 Hayes Acres 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 Hayes Acres?
Cheap apartments in Hayes Acres have an average cost of $532 which is $1,228 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayes Acres.
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