Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayes Acres Neighborhood of Ankeny, IA from $500 (48 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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property at 209 SW School St

$975

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$975
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$975

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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209 SW School St

AnkenyIA50023

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property at 402 SE 11th St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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402 SE 11th St

AnkenyIA50021
property at 1209 SE Village View Ln

$1,425

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$1,425
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1209 SE Village View Ln

AnkenyIA50021
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Fletcher Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Estates

205 NE Hayes DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Walnut Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Ridge

201-217 NE 12th St PlAnkeny, IA 50021
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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

1011 SE 3rd StAnkeny, IA 50021

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1211 NE Windsor Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1211 NE Windsor Dr

1211 NE Windsor DrAnkeny, IA 50021
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Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayes Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayes Acres area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Maple Apartments priced from $795. Applewood Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Hayes Acres apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$880
Lake Shore ParkB52BR,1BA$949
Brick Towne at Signature Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Brick Towne at Piper1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Fieldstream Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,022
Pine MeadowsB1 Classic2BR,1BA$1,025
Sterling of Prairie TrailSardiniaStudio,1BA$1,059

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayes Acres, IA

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayes Acres 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 Hayes Acres apartment is the Centennial Pointe West Model at Centennial Pointe West starting at $2,400 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Georgetown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayes Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Prairie TrailsFour bed4BR,3BA$0.77
Centennial Pointe WestCentennial Pointe West3BR,3BA$1.00
Tradition Pointe2Bdrm - 1115 Building (A)2BR,2BA$1.22
Fieldstream Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Lake Shore PlaceC13BR,2BA$1.13
Windsor Village CondosWV 2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.19
Applewood PropertiesTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.87
Timberland at CrestbruckOne Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.04
Lake Shore ParkB32BR,1BA$1.18
Maple Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.06

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayes Acres, Ankeny, IA

Ranked #2

Among cities in Iowa for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Maple Apartments which is listed at $795, 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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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